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U.S. v. Allen, No. 97-8424 (11th Cir.) (190 F.3d 1208) (September 29, 1999) (Per Curiam)

Here the Court held that, under 18 USC § 1791(d)(1)(B), intent to use a "prohibited object" as a weapon is an essential element of the offense and not merely a sentencing factor.

In this case the defendant/inmate was convicted of possessing a wooden dowel with needles in violation of 18 ...

 

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