United States v. Edgar Martin

Edgar Keaton Martin appeals his conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). Martin argues that the evidence was insufficient to support the conviction and that the district court 1 erred by instructing the jury on constructive possession. We affirm.

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In May 2008, Jana Pinkston, Martin’s probation officer, received a report that Martin had weapons on his property. During a home visit and search of Martin’s home, Pinkston and several law enforcement officers from the Van Burén County Sheriffs Office located ammunition in Martin’s kitchen and in…