SCARBOROUGH v. UNITED STATES

No. 75-1344.

431 U.S. 563 (1977)

SCARBOROUGH v. UNITED STATES.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 6, 1977.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Philip J. Hirschkop argued the cause and filed a brief for petitioner.

Richard A. Allen argued the cause for the United States. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Bork, Assistant Attorney General Thornburgh, and Sidney M. Glazer.


MR. JUSTICE MARSHALL delivered the opinion of the Court.

Petitioner was convicted of possessing a firearm in violation of Title VII of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (Omnibus Crime Control Act), 18 U. S. C. App. §§ 1201-1203. The statute provides, in pertinent part:

"Any person who— "(1) has been convicted by a court of the United States or of a State or any political...

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