What is the effect of the second sentence for a man convicted of possession of a firearm with intent to kill?
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The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Summet, 848 F.2d 199 (9th Cir. 1988):
He contends that the second sentence, adverting to the objective reasonableness of his beliefs, deprived him of his theory of defense. He urges reversal of his conviction. 1 See United States v. Mann, 811 F.2d 495, 496 (9th Cir.1987).
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