UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. James Robert HERNANDEZ, Defendant-Appellant

Petitioner James Robert Hernandez appeals from a conviction and sentence for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) which prohibits possession of a firearm by anyone with a prior felony conviction. In the proceedings below, Hernandez offered to stipulate to his status as a felon. However, the government rejected Hernandez’ offer to stipulate. At trial, over Hernandez 1 objection, the district court permitted the government to introduce into evidence an unredacted certified copy of the felony judgment and commitment which recited that Hernandez had been convicted of burglary. The government also…