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United States of America v. Maurice Farris
Date: 04-10-2025
Case Number: 22-CR-149
Judge: RM
Court: United States District Court for the District of Wyoming (Natrona County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Casper
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Casper, Wyoming criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm.
On May 4, 2022, a federal grand jury indicted Defendant Maurice Farris on a single count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of § 922(g)(1). Farris moved to dismiss the indictment, arguing that the Supreme Court's decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, 142 S. Ct. 2111 (2022), "marked a dramatic shift in Second Amendment law†and effectively overruled United States v. McCane, 573 F.3d 1037 (10th Cir. 2009), in which we held that § 922(g)(1) does not violate the Second Amendment.
On May 4, 2022, a federal grand jury indicted Defendant Maurice Farris on a single count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of § 922(g)(1). Farris moved to dismiss the indictment, arguing that the Supreme Court's decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, 142 S. Ct. 2111 (2022), "marked a dramatic shift in Second Amendment law†and effectively overruled United States v. McCane, 573 F.3d 1037 (10th Cir. 2009), in which we held that § 922(g)(1) does not violate the Second Amendment.
Outcome:
Motion to dismiss denied.
Affirmed on appeal.
Affirmed on appeal.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Maurice Farris?
The outcome was: Motion to dismiss denied. Affirmed on appeal.
Which court heard United States of America v. Maurice Farris?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Wyoming (Natrona County), WY. The presiding judge was RM.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Maurice Farris?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Casper. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Casper Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Maurice Farris decided?
This case was decided on April 10, 2025.