United States v. Brantley

Defendant Devon Brantley, then 18 years old, and a 16-year-old co-actor, "M.N.," attempted to rob a Subway Restaurant in Milwaukee. Defendant pointed a firearm at an employee, who quickly fled into the restaurant's freezer. Unable to open the register, defendant grabbed some juice from the cooler, and the two youths fled the store. Police soon spotted defendant walking in the area, and after a chase were able to locate and take him into custody.

The government charged defendant with a violation of the Hobbs Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1951, and with brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, 18…