No. 22-5693
Rosa Isela Acuna v. United States
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: controlled-substance controlled-substances criminal-conviction criminal-law drug-importation due-process mens-rea sentencing sentencing-enhancement statutory-interpretation
Latest Conference:
2022-10-28
Related Cases:
22-5638
(Vide)
Question Presented (from Petition)
Whether, under 21 U.S.C. § 960, a defendant who know ingly imports a
controlled substance can be convicted and subjected to an enhanced
punishment on the basis of drug type and quantity i n the absence of proof
that she knew she possessed that drug type and/or q uantity?
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether a defendant can be convicted and subjected to enhanced punishment for drug type and quantity without proof of knowledge
Docket Entries
2022-10-31
Petition DENIED.
2022-10-06
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/28/2022.
2022-10-04
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2022-09-21
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due October 27, 2022)
Attorneys
Rosa Isela Acuna
Marisa Conroy — Law Office of Marisa L. D. Conroy, Petitioner
United States
Elizabeth B. Prelogar — Solicitor General, Respondent