Lucas v. United States

ORDER

JEFFREY L. VIKEN, CHIEF JUDGE

Introduction & Procedural History

Before the court is petitioner Jerome Lucas’ motion to vacate, set aside or correct his sentence pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2255. (Docket 1). Mr. Lucas pled guilty to felon in possession of a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) and 924(e)(1). United States v. Jerome Lekendric Lucas, CR. 06-50057-AWB, Dockets 17 & 20.1 Mr. Lucas’ prior violent felony convictions subjected him to a statutorily mandated fifteen-year minimum term of imprisonment under the Armed Career Criminal Act (“ACCA”). Lucas CR., Docket 18; see also 18…