02 – Dougie McFay v. United States

Year: 2021 (Vol. 45)

Topics: Criminal Procedure

Question(s) presented: Whether attempted Hobbs Act robbery is considered a “crime of violence” under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A).

Format: Word and PDF

Prepared by: Chris Gallucci 

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Preemption Notice!

The Supreme Court has held that attempted Hobbs Act robbery is not a “crime of violence” under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A). United States v. Taylor, 142 S. Ct. 2015 (2022) (“Attempted Hobbs Act robbery does not require proof of any of the elements § 924(c)(3)(A) demands.”).