United States v. Maurice O. Irby

FLAUM, Chief Judge. .

Maurice Irby pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a firearm by a felon in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). At sentencing, the district court applied a four-level upward adjustment to Irby’s offense level under U.S.S.G. § 2K2.1(b)(5) based on its determination that Irby had committed another felony offense in connection with his use or possession of a firearm. The court also applied a two-level upward adjustment under U.S.S.G. § 3C1.1 for obstruction of justice on account of Irby’s tampering with a witness. Irby was sentenced to 92 months in prison, three years…