United States v. Robert Paul Kaplansky
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
1Opinion of the Court
SUHRHEINRICH, Circuit Judge.
The Armed Career Criminal Act, 18 U.S.C. § 924(e) (the “ACCA”), provides that a felon in possession of a firearm who has been previously convicted of three or more “violent felonies” is subject to an enhanced sentence. “Violent felony” is defined in § 924(e)(2)(B) as any crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year that “has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force,” or “involves conduct that presents a serious potential risk of physical injury to another.” § 924(e)(2)(B)®, (ii). The principal issue before the en…
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