The New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty), a replaceme…

The New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty), a replacement for an older nuclear arms reduction treaty between the United States and the Russian Federation that was signed by President Obama and Russian president Dmitry Medvedev and ratified by the Senate in 2011 after a 71–26 vote in its favor, was a classic example of

2. The City of Los Angeles passed an ordinance called the “S…

2. The City of Los Angeles passed an ordinance called the “Safest City Act” prohibiting individuals from keeping guns in their homes were not either secured by a gun lock or locked in a safe.  Mr. Smith A. Wesson was arrested for violating the “Safest City Act” after the police were called to his home for a domestic violence incident and found a gun lying unsecured on his couch.  At trial, Mr. Wesson argued that his practice of leaving weapons unsecured inside his home is protected by his religious belief.  If convicted, what is the most likely result and rationale on appeal?