FindLaws United States Eighth Circuit case and opinions

UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff – Appellee v. Christopher EVANS, Defendant – Appellant Christopher Deontye Evans pled guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2). The district court  sentenced him to 110 months in prison. He appeals his sentence. Having jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, this court affirms. I. Evans argues the district court erred in determining he had a “controlled substance offense” under U.S.S.G. §§ 2K2.1(a)(4)(A) and 4B1.2(b). This court reviews de novo “whether a prior conviction is a sentencing enhancement predicate.” United States v. Henderson, 11…