No. 25-5853

Clarence Santiago v. United States

Lower Court: Fifth Circuit
Docketed: 2025-10-09
Status: Denied
Type: IFP
Response WaivedIFP Experienced Counsel
Tags: circuit-split criminal-conduct federal-procedure sentencing-disparity sentencing-guidelines statutory-interpretation
Latest Conference: 2025-11-14
Question Presented (from Petition)

In assessing whether two defendants are similarly situated for purposes of § 3553(a)(6), are courts required to consider their actual offense conduct?

Question Presented (AI Summary)

In assessing whether two defendants are similarly situated for purposes of § 3553(a)(6), are courts required to consider their actual offense conduct?

Docket Entries

2025-11-17
Petition DENIED.
2025-10-30
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/14/2025.
2025-10-28
Waiver of United States of right to respond submitted.
2025-10-28
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2025-10-06
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due November 10, 2025)

Attorneys

Clarence Santiago
Samantha Jean KuhnFederal Public Defender's Office, Petitioner
United States
D. John SauerSolicitor General, Respondent