United States v. Michael Ortiz

STEPHEN A. HIGGINSON, Circuit Judge:

Michael Angelo Ortiz pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. On appeal, he argues that the factual basis supporting his plea was insufficient. We disagree. The factual basis demonstrated that Ortiz's conduct satisfied all elements of the offense. Accordingly, *870 we affirm the district court's acceptance of his guilty plea.

I. Proceedings

In June 2017, a grand jury indicted Michael Angelo Ortiz on one count: possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922 (g)(1) and 924(a)(2). The…