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United States Second Circuit


US v. Johnson, 08-5245

Defendant's sentence for being a felon in possession of a firearm is affirmed where a violation of Connecticut General Statute section 53a-179b (Rioting at a correctional institution) qualified as a "violent felony" under the Armed Career Criminal Act.

Appellate Information

  • Argued 12/14/2009
  • Decided 08/02/2010
  • Published 08/02/2010

Judges

  • Jose A. Cabranes

Court

  • United States Second Circuit

Counsel

  • For Appellant:
  • Jeffrey C. Kestenband, Anastasia Enos King

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