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U.S. v. Gooden, No. 96-10601 (5th Cir.) (116 F.3d 721) (June 17, 1997) (Judge Fortunato P. Benavides)

In a case of first impression the Court held that "prior felony conviction" included conviction committed after the defendant committed the instant offense, but before sentencing in the instant offense.

In its ruling, the Fifth Circuit joined a majority of the Circuits on this issue - essentially holding that it ...

 

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