Perez v. United States
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| Perez v. United States | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| Citation | |
| Date decided | April 26, 1971 |
| Appealed from | New York Appellate Division |
Facts
Petitioner was convicted of "loansharking" activities.
Procedural History
Perez was the loan shark.
A butcher shop owner named Miranda borrowed money from Perez.Arguments
Loansharks operate similar to organized crime which has a substantially adverse effect on interstate commerce.
Holding
Congress has the power to criminalize loan sharking.
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