United States v. Belless, 338 F.3d 1063 (9th Cir. August 11, 2003) (domestic relationship not a required element in order for Wyoming battery conviction to serve as a predicate offense under the 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(33)(A) firearm statute's definition of a crime of domestic violence. However, as the battery statue encompasses less violent behavior than the requisite use or attempted use of physical force, the statute does not qualify as a predicate offense for that purpose).
jurisdiction:
Ninth Circuit