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Student Brief for Apprendi v New Jersey

Student Brief for Apprendi v New Jersey

Brief Factual Summary

The case is based on an individual who fired shots at newly shifted African American family. He was arrested an hour later. He was charged for the possession of the gun and using it for an unlawful purpose. Upon being arrested, the defendant accepted the fact that the attack was on the premise of racial hatred to the police (www.caselaw.lp.findlaw.com).

Facts

Firstly, Apprendi possessing a weapon and using it in an unlawful purpose made him eligible for 5-10 years of imprisonment. Upon being arrested, the defendant ...