Legal Opinion
United States v. Larry J. Copus
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided August 8, 1996No. 95-1385PublishedCited by 27 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
COFFEY, Circuit Judge.
While investigating a domestic dispute, law enforcement authorities discovered an assortment of guns, grenades, and detonators in Larry Copus’ residence. Copus was charged in a three-count indictment with various weapons violations. Count I charged Copus with unlawfully possessing a machine gun, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(o)(l). Count II charged Copus with unlawfully possessing a silencer, in violation of 26 U.S.C. § 5861(d). Count III charged him with unlawfully manufacturing a firearm, in violation of 26 U.S.C. § 5861(f). A jury convicted Copus on all three…
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