United States v. Dorris

PORFILIO, Senior Circuit Judge.

Melvin Dorris appeals his conviction for felon in possession of a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) and his resulting sentence of 210 months’ imprisonment. The parties have requested this matter be considered without oral argument, and we have honored that request. Fed.R.App.P. 34(a)(2).

First, Mr. Dorris argues the felon in possession of a firearm statute he violated is beyond Congressional authority under the Commerce Clause. Second, he challenges his sentence relying on the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Apprendi v. New Jersey, 530 U.S. 466,…