No. 24-5683

Ronald Champney v. United States

Lower Court: Third Circuit
Docketed: 2024-10-01
Status: Denied
Type: IFP
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: aiding-and-abetting categorical-approach crime-of-violence hobbs-act section-924c third-circuit-court
Latest Conference: 2024-11-01
Question Presented (from Petition)

In light of the holding in United States v. Taylor that attempted Hobbs Act robbery does not qualify as a "crime of violence" under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(3)(A), is it debatable among jurists of reason that aiding and abetting Hobbs Act robbery is similarly not a crime of violence?

Does aiding and abetting Hobbs Act robbery qualify as a "crime of violence" under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(3)(A)?

Question Presented (AI Summary)

In light of the holding in United States v. Taylor that attempted Hobbs Act robbery does not qualify as a 'crime of violence' under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(3)(A), is it debatable among jurists of reason that aiding and abetting Hobbs Act robbery is similarly not a crime of violence?

Docket Entries

2024-11-04
Petition DENIED.
2024-10-10
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/1/2024.
2024-10-07
Waiver of United States of right to respond submitted.
2024-10-07
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2024-09-24
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due October 31, 2024)

Attorneys

Ronald Champney
Samuel J. B. AngellDefender Assoc. of Phi., Petitioner
United States
Elizabeth B. Prelogar — Respondent