Memorandum Opinion

The defendant, William H. Johnson,  pleaded guilty to violating 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2), which prohibit the possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. On August 12, 2004, the defendant appeared before the court for sentencing.  Pursuant to United States Sentencing Guidelines (the Guidelines), the base offense level for this crime is 14.  U.S. Sentencing Guidelines Manual § 2K2.1(a)(6)(A) (2003).  The pre-sentence report recommended a two-point enhancement because the defendant had stolen the gun involved in the offense from his brother’s home.  Id. at § 2K2.1(b)(4).  The total offense level recommended by the probation officer was therefore 16.  After a three-point reduction for acceptance of responsibility, the offense level was 13.  Id. at § 3E1.1(a). The probation officer attributed four criminal history points to the defendant, placing him in criminal history category III.  Id. at §5A.  Based on a total offense level of 13 and a criminal history category of III, the recommended sentencing range was 18-24 months.  Id.