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U.S. v. Wahl, No. 01-3063 (D.C. Cir.) (290 F.3d 370) (May 17, 2002) (Judge David B. Sentelle)

Here the D.C.Circuit joined with the Fifth and Sixth Circuits in holding that the "in furtherance of" language contained in 18 USC § 924(c)(1)(A) requires more than mere possession of the gun; but upheld the conviction under the facts of this case.

Following the Supreme Court's decision in Bailey v. ...

 

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