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[17-765] United States v. Stitt
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United States v. Stitt Justia (with opinion) · Docket · oyez.org Argued on Oct 9, 2018. Decided on Dec 10, 2018. Petitioner: United States of America. Respondent: Victor J. Stitt, II. Advocates: Erica L. Ross (Assistant to the Solicitor General, US Department of Justice, for petitioner) Jeffrey L. Fisher (for respondents) Facts of the case (from oyez.org) In 2011, Victor Stitt tried to shove a loaded handgun into his girlfriend’s mouth and threatened to kill her. A neighbor called the police, and Stitt fled but later surrendered to police. A jury found Stitt guilty of possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. In light of Stitt’s nine prior “violent felony” convictions, the…