United States v. Eddie Andrew Gordon

Eddie Andrew Gordon appeals his conviction for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g).

Facts

The testimony at trial established the following facts: On November 22, 2004, Officer Lance Gambrel went to the Coliseum Inn in Montgomery, Alabama, in response to a 911 call from Lynn Jordan wanting assistance in recovering missing property. When Gambrel arrived at the Coliseum Inn, Jordan told Gambrel that her son, a crack cocaine addict, had broken into her home and taken her property, including a stereo. She stated that she believed her missing property was…