United States v. Prator’s Empirical Analysis
939 F.2d 844 · 1991
Citation profile
16
cited by 16 later decisions
August 2004
most recently cited
13 federal appellate ·
Relationships
Applies 18 U.S.C. § 922 (Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act) · 28 U.S.C. § 991
Relies on United States v. Uzelac · United States v. Buss
Most-quoted passages
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“Under § 2K2.1(b)(1), intended lawful use, as determined by the surrounding circumstances, provides a decrease in the offense level. Relevant circumstances include, among others, the number and type of firearms (sawed-off shotguns, for example, have few legitimate uses) and ammunition, the location and circumstances of possession, the nature of the defendant’s criminal history (e.g., whether involving firearms), and the extent to which possession was restricted by local law.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority“Section 922(g)(1) makes the act of receipt of a firearm by a felon a crime without regard to his motive for such possession.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
How this case has been treated — in progress
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