United States v. Oakley Bernard Engesser

THOMPSON, Circuit Judge:

Oakley Bernard Engesser appeals the denial of his pretrial motions to dismiss his indictment for being a felon in possession of a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C.App. § 1202(a)(1). Engesser contends that: (1) the federal prosecution violated his right under state law not to be put in jeopardy twice for the same incident or conduct; (2) his 1980 state felony conviction is invalid and thus cannot serve as the predicate felony for a § 1202(a)(1) firearm conviction; and (3) the 1980 state felony conviction cannot serve as the predicate felony for a conviction under §…