Dion Dakota Johnson v. United States
Does the categorical approach apply in determining whether an offense is a "crime of violence" for purposes of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)?
In light of Johnson v. United States and Sessions v. Dimaya, can a Hobbs Act robbery under 18 U.S.C. § 1951(b) categorically constitute a "crime of violence" as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(3)(A), if juries in three circuits are routinely instructed according to those circuits' pattern instructions the offense may be committed by simply causing the victim to "fear harm" which includes "fear of financial loss as well as fear of physical violence"?
Does the categorical approach apply in determining whether an offense is a crime of violence' for purposes of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)?