A felony drug conviction has sent an Idaho man’s case hurtling toward new legal challenges. After admitting to owning half a pound of meth, he now faces a fresh warrant that may bring further consequences.

A 23-year-old Davenport resident, identified as Rodolfo Tellez Gutierrez Jr., has been sentenced to federal prison following a weapons conviction. The ruling was handed down during a Tuesday hearing in U.S. District Court, underscoring the seriousness with which federal authorities handle firearms-related offenses.

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office, his lawyers are attempting to halt sentencing in his hush money case while appealing a ruling that upheld his conviction. Despite legal maneuvers, Judge Juan M. Merchan has set sentencing for Friday, signaling the case may conclude without punishment.