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U.S. v. COX

No. 95-30095.

74 F.3d 189 (1996)

UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. John Elton COX, Defendant-Appellant.

United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.

Decided January 23, 1996.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Stephen R. Hormel, Assistant Federal Public Defender, Spokane, Washington, for defendant-appellant.

Jane M. Kirk, Assistant United States Attorney, Yakima, Washington, for plaintiff-appellee.

Before: D.W. NELSON and NOONAN, Circuit Judges; TANNER, District Judge.

NOONAN, Circuit Judge:

John Elton Cox pleaded guilty to the crime of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). He appeals his sentence. The principal question is whether a charge of solicitation of murder charges a crime of violence for sentencing purposes. We hold that it does and affirm the district court.

FACTS

Cox was indicted in Texas on the charge that he "request[ed] Howard W. Keear...

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