The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit heard oral argument on Tuesday, October 27, 2011 for a case involving Maryland teenager, Collin McKenzie-Gude. He graduated from St. John’s College High School in 2008 and planned on attending American University for his undergraduate studies. During the summer in 2008, suspicion arose when McKenzie-Gude and a witness’ nephew allegedly discussed chemicals associated with explosives at the witness’ house. The police investigated the witness’ story and discovered that an AK-47 rifle mentioned in the affidavit was registered to McKenzie-Gude’s father. Further, the police found an AK-47 in McKenzie-Gude’s bedroom after acquiring a search warrant for his parent’s home.
