Legal Opinion
United States v. Holt
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Decided September 28, 2006No. 05-2703PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DYK, Circuit Judge.
Eric Holt appeals from his conviction, under the Gun Control Act, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(4) (2000), of possession of a firearm by a person who has been committed to a mental institution. Holt argues that he was not “committed” to a mental institution under the meaning of the statute. He also urges the court’s instructions concerning possession were erroneous. We reject both contentions and affirm.
I
In February of 2004, Holt was having marital problems with his wife, when she announced that she wanted a divorce. Holt temporarily moved in with his friend, Christopher Norbert. Holt…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Addington v. TexasSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
- Parham v. J. R.Supreme Court of the United States · 1979
- Dickerson v. New Banner Institute, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1983
- United States v. Leonard D. SingletonCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1990
- United States v. Luis MercadoCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 2005
4 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by11 opinions
- United States v. LeahyCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 2007
- United States v. RehlanderCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 2012
- United States v. BairdCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 2013
- United States v. BookerDistrict Court, D. Maine · 2008
- FURDA v. StateCourt of Special Appeals of Maryland · 2010
6 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.