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U.S. v. Szakacs, No. 98-3932 (7th Cir.) (212 F.3d 344) (May 2, 2000) (Judge Michael S. Kanne)

Here the Seventh Circuit held that applying a sentence enhancement under USSG ยง 2K2.1(b)(5) for using a firearm in connection with another felony offense is impermissible double counting if both offenses consist of essentially the same conduct.

In this case the Seventh Circuit joined a Circuit split on the issue ...

 

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