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U.S. v. Lane, No. 00-4180 (7th Cir.) (252 F.3d 905) (May 31, 2001) (Judge Richard A. Posner)

Here, taking issue with the Second Circuit, the Court held that a felon's possession of a firearm is not a "crime of violence" under the Bail Reform Act which automatically denies the defendant the right to obtain bail pending appeal.

Under the provisions of the Bail Reform Act, a defendant ...

 

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