Does a prior conviction for violence constitute a crime of violence?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from United States v. Dupree, 17-1846-cr (2nd Cir. 2019):

Whether a prior conviction qualifies categorically as a crime of violence is a question of law that we review de novo. United States v. Savage, 542 F.3d 959, 964 (2d Cir. 2008).

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