United States v. Pope’s Empirical Analysis
910 F.3d 413 · 2018
Citation profile
1 federal appellate ·
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Applies 18 U.S.C. § 922 (Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act)
Relies on Terry v. Ohio · Adams v. Williams · Pennsylvania v. Mimms · United States v. King · United States v. Sanders
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“Sykes complied, and the officer grabbed Sykes's sleeve and guided him out of the restroom. He then patted Sykes for weapons and discovered a handgun in Sykes's pants pocket. Sykes's primary argument on appeal is that the officer lacked a reasonable suspicion that Sykes was committing a crime. The government disagrees, responding that Iowa Code § 724.4 (1), which makes it an aggravated misdemeanor for someone to go”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority“armed with a dangerous weapon concealed on or about the person,”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
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