United States v. Roy Bottoson A/K/A Linroy Bottoson

In February 1980, appellant was convicted on two counts of violating Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(a)(6); 922(h)(1); and 924(a) (making false statements in order to purchase a firearm). In March 1980, appellant was convicted for violations of Title 18, United States Code, Section 641 (transferring United States Postal Service money orders known to be stolen). Following these convictions no appeal was taken. However, on May 20,1980, appellant Bottoson mailed the clerk of the district court a document that the court treated as a motion under Title 28, United States Code, Section…