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Fifth Circuit Rejects Argument that Louisiana Armed Robbery Statute is not a Crime of Violence


March 22, 2026
by Sabrina Damast

The Fifth Circuit has rejected an argument that a Louisiana conviction for armed robbery is not a crime of violence because it can be committed recklessly.

The full text of United States v. Lanaute can be found here: https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/25/25-30266-CR0.pdf

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