What evidence was sufficient under section 924(c) of the Criminal Code when a gun was found in the waistband of a defendant?
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The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Winslow, 962 F.2d 845 (9th Cir. 1992):
This evidence was sufficient under section 924(c)(1). See United States v. Torres-Rodriguez, 930 F.2d 1375, 1385 (9th Cir.1991) (when firearm serves to protect a defendant or intimidate others it is said to have a role in the crime sufficient to violate section 924(c)(1)); United States v. Mason, 658 F.2d 1263, 1270-71 (9th Cir.1981) (conviction under section 924(c) upheld because evidence showed defendant was brought along on drug deal for protection and gun was found in his rear waistband).
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