Colorado conviction for “menacing” qualifies as conviction for “violent felony” under federal Armed Career Criminal Act
SENTENCING United States v. Herron, No. 04-1232, ___ F.3d ___ (10th Cir. Dec. 20, 2005)(Colorado). Appeal of conviction and sentence for being felon in possession of firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). HELD: Conviction for violation of Colorado menacing statute qualifies as conviction for violent felony for sentencing under federal Armed Career Criminal Act at 18 U.S.C. § 924(e)(1). Thus, where defendant was convicted of being felon in possession of firearm and had three prior Colorado convictions for menacing, he was properly sentenced under federal Armed Career Criminal Act. Read the opinion here. |
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