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United States v. McFarland
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
311 F.3d 376 (2002)
- Written by Sara Rhee, JD
Facts
James McFarland Jr. (defendant) robbed four convenience stores in Fort Worth, Texas. Each of the stores sold, at least in part, merchandise obtained from outside the state. McFarland was tried and convicted of four counts of robbery in violation of the Hobbs Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1951. The act, in relevant part, criminalized robbery that affected interstate commerce. McFarland appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Per curiam)
Dissent (Garwood, J.)
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