Question Presented (from Petition)
Do the findings embodied in a jury's verdict constrain a sentencing judge's ability to find that a defendant has provided full and truthful information about his conduct, and satisfied 18 U.S.C. § 3553(f)(5), even where the defendant did not testify at trial, but has later provided his account in claiming entitlement to the safety valve of § 3553(f)?
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether a sentencing judge can make safety-valve findings when a defendant's statements are inconsistent with the jury's verdict
Docket Entries
2024-12-09
Petition DENIED.
2024-11-20
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 12/6/2024.
2024-11-13
Waiver of United States of right to respond submitted.
2024-11-13
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2024-10-28
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due December 4, 2024)
Attorneys
Huosheng Xian
Howard A. Pincus — Fed Pub. Def. for Dist. CO &WY, Petitioner
United States
Elizabeth B. Prelogar — Solicitor General, Respondent