Just posted on 6th Cir. blog. . . .
This case came out about a month ago, but I think it's worth noting.
United States v. Johnson, No. 11-5769 (6th Cir. Feb. 20, 2013) (for publication). Panel of Judges Boggs, White, and Black (S.D. Ohio).
Denial of suppression motion affirmed (traffic stop).
Use of Kentucky stalking conviction as violent felony for ACCA purposes affirmed.
I'm a little pressed for time, so I won't go into the suppression issue. Nothing earth shattering.
Prior Conviction:
* Kentucky first-degree stalking (Chapter 508 of Kentucky Penal Code, Ky. Rev. Stat. 508.104).
* Stalking---new issue for Sixth Cir., but COA looks to other circuits for guidance here.
* This statute does not necessarily require threatened use of violent force, so doesn't count for ACCA under force provision.
* But counts under serious-potential-risk provision. Potential for confrontation that could result in bodily injury. COA compares stalking to extortion.
