Eighth Circuit finds that Missouri First-Degree Robbery Conviction is Crime of Violence

The Eighth Circuit has determined that a Missouri conviction for first-degree robbery qualifies as a crime of violence. In so doing, the court noted that first-degree robbery has the element of “forcibly steal[ing] property,” which involves the use of violent force.

The full text of United States v. Shine can be found here:
http://media.ca8.uscourts.gov/opndir/18/12/173119P.pdf