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U.S. v. Bolden, No. 96-3274 (10th Cir.) (132 F.3d 1353) (December 30, 1997) (Judge Michael R. Murphy)

Although the provisions of U.S.S.G. § 2B3.1(b)(2)(C), provides for a sentence enhancement “if a firearm was brandished, displayed or possessed, the Court held that the Government wasn't really required to prove such elements.

As this case shows, Section 2X1.1 of the Guidelines is one of the most misunderstood provisions of ...

 

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