
Today’s Supreme Court Ruling: United States v. Taylor
On June 21, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling holding that attempted Hobbs Act robbery is not a crime of violence. After a drug-deal-turned-robbery in 2003, Justin Taylor pled guilty to conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery and use of a firearm in furtherance of a “crime of violence.” Taylor was convicted of using a firearm in furtherance...