No. 25-7224
IFP
Tags: criminal-procedure factfinding jury-trial-right recidivism-statute sentencing-enhancement sixth-amendment
Latest Conference:
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Question Presented (from Petition)
1. Should Williams v. Florida , 399 U. S. 78 (1970), be overturned ? There is another petition raising the same question presented here. See Kian v. Florida , No. 25-6623 . This case should be held until the Court decides whether to grant or deny review in Kian.
2. Does a recidivism statute authorizing a sentencing enhancement based on nonjury findings of facts not alleged i n the charging document violate the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution ?
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether a recidivism statute authorizing a sentencing enhancement based on nonjury findings of facts not alleged in the charging document violates the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution
Docket Entries
2026-04-23
Waiver of Florida of right to respond submitted.
2026-04-13
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due May 20, 2026)
Attorneys
Florida
Celia A. Terenzio — Respondent
Ian Gray
Benjamin Nathaniel Paley — Office of the Public Defender, Petitioner