UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Danny Lynn QUALLS, Defendants-Appellant

OPINION

BEEZER, Circuit Judge:

Danny Lynn Qualls appeals his conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Qualls argues that the district court erred in holding that his prior conviction for assault with a deadly weapon is a predicate conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). Qualls also contends that the district court erred in granting the government’s motion in limine to preclude Qualls from arguing this issue to the jury. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 and we reverse.

I

In 1975, Qualls pled guilty to assault with a deadly weapon in violation of Cal.Penal Code §…