applying the categorical approach and holding that mailing a threatening letter under 18 U.S.C. § 876(c) was considered a "crime of violence" as it "has as an element the use or threatened use of physical force."
Summary of this case from Febrez v. United StatesNo. 15–8879.
05-16-2016
Angel MUNIZ, petitioner, v. UNITED STATES.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit denied.
applying the categorical approach and holding that mailing a threatening letter under 18 U.S.C. § 876(c) was considered a "crime of violence" as it "has as an element the use or threatened use of physical force."
Summary of this case from Febrez v. United StatesFull title:Angel MUNIZ, petitioner, v. UNITED STATES.
Court:Supreme Court of the United States
Date published: May 16, 2016
Further, as noted by the government, the South Carolina crime of Threatening the Life of a Public Official is…