United States v. Vincent B. Giardina

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• holding that there is nothing in 18 U.S.C. § 922 (g) which indicates an intent to prohibit the possession of firearms by persons who had been hospitalized for observation and examination where they were found not to be mentally ill and were not committed
• whether the appellant was “committed” is a question of federal law, but reviewing court may seek guidance from state law
• admission by emergency certificate did not constitute a judicial commitment under Louisiana law and therefore could not form the basis of a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922
• court reviewed Louisiana’s prior statutory scheme to understand present statute

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