Delligatti v. United States

Decided March 21, 2025. Clarence Thomas delivered the opinion of the Court.

Docket 23-825 · 604 U.S. 423 · Cited 26 times

The knowing or intentional causation of injury or death, whether by act or omission, necessarily involves the “use” of “physical force” against another person within the meaning of 18 U. S. C. §924(c)(3)(A).

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