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Armed Career Criminal Act (18 U.S.C. 924(e)) [electronic resource] : An Overview

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
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[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2010.
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12 pages : digital, PDF file
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Examines 18 U.S.C. 924(e), the Armed Career Criminal Act, which establishes 15-year mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for unlawful possession of firearms by individuals with three prior serious drug or violent felony convictions. Explains definitions of "serious drug or violent felony," describes statutory exceptions for defendants who have provided the Government with "substantial assistance," and reviews constitutional considerations.
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