McLaughlin+v.+U.S.+-+8

=[|wordle]McLaughlin v. U.S. - 8=

Facts/background
1. The arguement was on Monday, March 6, 1986 2. The decision was made on Tuesday, April 29, 1986 3. The issue was with the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Bank Robbery 4. 9 votes for the U.S. 5. Question: is an unloaded handgun a "dangerous weapon" within the meaning of the Federal Bank robbery statue 6. $3,400 was put into a brown paper bag 7. It happened on July 26, 1984 8. It occured in Baltimore, Maryland 9. Yes the unloaded gun is a dangerous weapon 10. Court of Appeals affirmed

Is an unloaded handgun a "dangerous weapon" within the meaning of the Federal Bank robbery statue.18 USC Section 2113 (d), Whoever, in commiting, or in attempting to commit, any offense defined in subsections (a) and (b) of this section, assaults any person or puts in jeopardy the life of any person by the use of a dangerous weapon or device shall be fined or imprisoned or both.The court decided Yes The court held that an unloaded handgun is a "dangerous weapon"within the meaning of the Federal Bank robbery statue.1. A gun is an article that is typically and characteristically dangerous.2. The display of a gun instills fear in the average citizen. 3. A gun can cause harm when used as a bludgeon.The impact on society is that a criminal was put in jail if he was not caught, he could have robbed more banks and could have hurt more people. Someone may say that the gun was unloaded and therefore not considered dangerous[|.http://law.onecle.com]