No. 21-5173
Vernon Montrell Webster v. United States
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: application-note attempt-offense auer-deference circuit-split controlled-substance-offense kisor-v-wilkie sentencing-guidelines statutory-interpretation
Latest Conference:
2021-09-27
Question Presented (from Petition)
1. Whether this Court should resolve a Circuit Split and decide if a District Court's use of Application note 1 to U. S.S.G. § 4B1.2 is an improper exercise of Auer deference by adding "attempt" offenses to § 4B1.2(b)'s definition of a "controlled substance offense."
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether a District Court's use of Application note 1 to U.S.S.G. § 4B1.2 is an improper exercise of Auer deference by adding 'attempt' offenses to § 4B1.2(b)'s definition of a 'controlled substance offense'
Docket Entries
2021-10-04
Petition DENIED.
2021-08-05
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/27/2021.
2021-07-29
Waiver of right of respondent United States of America to respond filed.
2021-07-20
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due August 23, 2021)
Attorneys
United States of America
Brian H. Fletcher — Acting Solicitor General, Respondent
Vernon Webster