U.S. v. Midgett, No. 99-4206 (4th Cir.) (198 F.3d 143) (November 30, 1999) (Judge William B. Jr. Traxler)
In this case the defendant entered a conditional guilty plea to the charge of possessing a firearm by a person who has been committed to a mental institution, in violation of 18 U.S.C. ยง 922(g)(4). On appeal, the contended that his previous confiement was not the result of a "commitment" ...
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