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U.S. v. Wofford, No. 96-10008 (9th Cir.) (113 F.3d 977) (May 7, 1997) (Judge Diarmuid F. O'Scannlain)

This case is noted because of its extended discussion of the "justification defense." The defendant was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. ยง 922(g)(1). At trial, he took the stand and attempted to offer a justification defense based on the fact ...

 

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