SCOTUS Legal Briefs

Arguments on 2014-01-22

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  1. October Term 2013 · Docket 12-1493

    Does a gun buyer violate federal law by purchasing for another person?

    Bruce Abramski bought a firearm in Virginia using his own identity. The government claims he broke federal law by acting as a straw purchaser for a third party.

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    Abramski v. United States
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  2. October Term 2013 · Docket 12-8561

    Does a victim's loss require direct causation by a specific offender?

    The dispute centers on whether a sentencing judge can award restitution for losses not directly caused by the defendant's specific conduct.

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    Paroline v. United States
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