Joseph E. Koll, Jr v. Dept of Justice, 2009 WI App 74, PFR filed 4/29/09 For Koll: Alexander L. Ullenberg Issue: Whether Koll’s conviction of so-called “non-domestic” disorderly conduct was for a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence as defined 18 U.S.C. §921(a)(33)(A), so as to preclude him from obtaining a handgun. Holding: The federal Gun Control Act bars… Read more
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