United States v. Fields

BARRON, Circuit Judge.

Ernest Fields (“Fields”) pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. On appeal he contends that his conviction must be overturned because the police obtained the firearm and ammunition in consequence of a violation of the Fourth Amendment. Fields also appeals his sentence. He contends that it must be vacated because the District Court mistakenly concluded that a United States Sentencing Guidelines (the “Guidelines”) enhancement for career offenders applied to him. We affirm the conviction but vacate and remand the sentence.

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On April 10,…