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U.S. v. BROWN

No. 04-31237.

437 F.3d 450 (2006)

UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Roman A. BROWN, Defendant-Appellant.

United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.

January 19, 2006.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert William Piedrahita, Asst. U.S. Atty. (argued), Baton Rouge, LA, for U.S.

Rebecca L. Hudsmith. Fed. Pub. Def. (argued), Lafayette, LA, for Brown.

Before GARWOOD, CLEMENT and PRADO, Circuit Judges.

EDITH BROWN CLEMENT, Circuit Judge:

Roman A. Brown pleaded guilty and was sentenced under the Armed Career Criminal Act ("ACCA"). On appeal, he claims that the Louisiana crime of simple robbery does not qualify as a "violent felony" for purposes of the ACCA. For the reasons that follow, we affirm the sentence of the district court.

I. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Brown pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, in violation of 18 U...

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