United States v. Darrington

REAVLEY, Circuit Judge:

Johnny Darrington challenges the constitutionality of the felon in possession statute, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). The statute makes it unlawful for any person

who has been convicted in any court of, a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year ... to ship or transport in interstate or foreign commerce, or possess in or affecting commerce, any firearm or ammunition; or to receive any firearm or ammunition which has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce.

We uphold the constitutionality of the statute and accordingly affirm.

Darrington…