United States v. Robert Harper

DOTY, District Judge.

Robert Joseph Harper appeals his conviction and sentence on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g), and possession of stolen firearms, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(j). Specifically, he argues that the district court erred by denying his motion to suppress statements, 2 stating to the venire that an indictment is based on probable cause, denying his motion for judgment of acquittal, refusing to instruct the jury on his defense of coercion and enhancing his sentence pursuant to Sentencing Guidelines §§ 2K2.1(b)(5) and 3C1.2. 3 For…