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Serious Crime · Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Sep 18, 2026 · 24-2568 · Appeal

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A felon was caught with a gun while fleeing. What sentence fits the crime?

TL;DR

  1. 1Police chased a man on probation who had a gun.
  2. 2He dropped the gun while running away from officers.
  3. 3The court had to decide if this affected his sentence.

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Caught with a gun while fleeing police. What sentence fits this crime?

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