Later offense after final prior section 924(c) conviction

AND · 18usc924:penalty.repeat

The current final-prior-conviction text prevents treating another count in the same initial prosecution as a qualifying final prior. Historical pre-First-Step-Act decisions require offense/sentencing-date analysis.

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(C) In the case of a violation of this subsection that occurs after a prior conviction under this subsection has become final, the person shall-
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(i) be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than 25 years; and
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(ii) if the firearm involved is a machinegun or a destructive device, or is equipped with a firearm silencer or firearm muffler, be sentenced to imprisonment for life.
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