Violent Felony

Legal analysis of what level of physical force constitutes a violent felony under the elements clause.

1. United States v. Stitt

2. Jurisdiction: United States (December 10, 2018)
3. DefendantsVictor J. Stitt, IIJason Daniel SimsPlaintiffsUnited StatesJudgesSupreme Court of the United StatesInstitutionsSupreme Court of the United States
4. Case Tags: Armed Career Criminal Act;Violent Felony;Burglary;Statutory Interpretation

1. Stokeling v. United States

2. Jurisdiction: United States (January 15, 2019)
3. DefendantsDenard StokelingPlaintiffsUnited StatesProsecutorsZachary C. SchaufDefense AttorneysBrenda G. BrynJudgesClarence ThomasInstitutionsSupreme Court of the United States
4. Case Tags: Armed Career Criminal Act;Violent Felony;Florida Robbery Statute;Criminal Sentencing Enhancement