No. 19-5861

Louise K. Saine v. United States

Lower Court: Seventh Circuit
Docketed: 2019-09-11
Status: Denied
Type: IFP
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: appeal-denial appeals career-offender court-of-appeal crime-of-violence criminal-procedure drug-law due-process federal-case federal-classification federal-court federal-rules-of-criminal-procedure prior-convictions rehabilitation-programs rule-35 sentencing sentencing-guidelines sentencing-reform-act state-officer
Latest Conference: 2019-10-11
Question Presented (from Petition)

When can Rule 35 be used error?

Can a state case be classified as a federal case if defendant has never been convicted of prior felonies?

What is the law and/or policy as it relates to using prior convictions?

Please explain the protocol for denial of appeals as it pertains to the federal court.

Is it possible for counts 1, 2 and 3 to be counted as three counts versus one count?

Have there been any changes implemented for career offenders that I may meet the qualifications for?

Should the defendant be informed how and why they are being classified as a career offender?

How is time credit earned for the completion of rehabilitation programs such as RDAP?

Have the sentencing guidelines been revised as it pertains to my case and if so have these guidelines been applied?

Would changes to the definition of crime of violence impact the defendant?

Does the sentencing Reform Act Law of 2010 impact my case?

Can a state officer use a federal assistant without proper authorization?

Can a state officer pose as a US Marshall?

How does the drug law for a 2- point reduction effect the sentencing guidelines in this case?

Does notice of issuing a mandate by the court of appeal make a difference in the sentencing of this case?

Question Presented (AI Summary)

When can Rule 35 be used error?

Docket Entries

2019-10-15
Petition DENIED.
2019-09-26
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/11/2019.
2019-09-20
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2019-04-23
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due October 11, 2019)

Attorneys

Diane K. Saine
Louise K. Saine — Petitioner
United States
Noel J. FranciscoSolicitor General, Respondent