United States v. Edward Rzewnicki

MEMORANDUM **

Edward Rzewnicki appeals his conviction for being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2). He asserts that the district court erred in denying his motion to dismiss the indictment. The motion was based on his claim that he reasonably believed that the order discharging him from probation on the predicate felony conviction had restored his right to possess firearms, and that the indictment therefore violated the “anti-mousetrapping” rule of 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(20).

Rzewnicki argued that he was a first offender as defined…