Gun rights after felony convictions
Michael Shaun Davis v. United States
In brief
- Where it stands
- Dismissed
Petition denied.
- What it’s about
- The Tenth Circuit upheld Michael Shaun Davis’s conviction under a federal firearm-possession law, and he asked the Supreme Court to review whether the conviction violates the Second Amendment on its face.
- Who it affects
- The denial leaves the Tenth Circuit’s ruling upholding Davis’s conviction in place, but the Supreme Court did not decide his constitutional challenge.
Summary: written with AI from the case record.
What it's about
The Court refused to hear the case (denied review) and did not decide that question.
The Tenth Circuit upheld Davis’s conviction before he asked the Supreme Court to review it.
Question presented
Whether Mr. Davis’ conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment on its face?
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