Tralvis Edmond v. United States

Ripple, Circuit Judge.

A jury convicted Tralvis Edmond of possession of heroin with the intent to distribute, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841 (a)(1), and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922 (g). The Government's case was based largely on evidence that the police had recovered while executing a search warrant at a Chicago apartment. The warrant was supported by the tip of a confidential informant who reported purchasing heroin from Mr. Edmond at the apartment.

Following his conviction, Mr. Edmond filed a motion under 28 U.S.C. § 2255 , seeking collateral…