United States v. Persinger

OPINION OF THE COURT

TASHIMA, Circuit Judge.

Antonio Persinger appeals his conviction for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). Prior to trial, Persinger moved to suppress evidence of the firearm as the fruit of an illegal seizure. The district court denied the motion. On appeal, Persinger contends that the district court erred by failing to conduct an evidentiary hearing, make findings of fact, and articulate conclusions of law. He also contends that the statute of conviction is unconstitutional because it represents an invalid exercise of…