Townsend v. United States

BELSON, Associate Judge:

Appellant challenges his conviction for possession of an unregistered firearm in violation of D.C.Code § 6-2311(a) (1981) 1 on the basis that the government did not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the object possessed by appellant was a “firearm.” Finding appellant’s contention unpersuasive, we affirm. 2

The evidence at trial disclosed that around 1:30 a.m. on March 15,1986, Officer Brian Presley responded to a radio run concerning a man with a gun at 4431 Georgia Ave., N.W. Officer Presley entered the apartment building and arrested appellant. After being advised…