No. 20-8202
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: appellate-review circuit-split controlled-substance-offense crime-of-violence criminal-law eighth-circuit inchoate-offenses sentencing sentencing-guidelines statutory-interpretation u.s.s.g-4b1.2
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Latest Conference:
2021-09-27
Question Presented (from Petition)
Whether the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals incorrectly found that inchoate offenses such as attempts and conspiracy are included in the definition of a "crime of violence" or a "controlled substance offense," under U.S.S.G. § 4B1.2?
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether inchoate offenses are included in the definition of a 'crime of violence' or 'controlled substance offense' under U.S.S.G. § 4B1.2
Docket Entries
2021-10-04
Petition DENIED.
2021-06-24
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/27/2021.
2021-06-21
Waiver of right of respondent United States of America to respond filed.
2021-05-27
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due July 2, 2021)
Attorneys
Otis Hill
Anna Marie Williams — Federal Public Defender's Office, Petitioner
United States of America
Brian H. Fletcher — Acting Solicitor General, Respondent