Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 Archives

TAPIA v. UNITED STATES, 564 U.S. 319 (2011)

Issues: Sentencing Reform Act of 1984

NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United […]

FREEMAN v. UNITED STATES, 564 U.S. 522 (2011)

Issues: Sentencing Reform Act of 1984

131 S.Ct. 2685 WILLIAM FREEMAN, PETITIONER v. UNITED STATES. ON WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT. No. 09-10245. Argued February 23, 2011. Decided June 23, 2011. Headnotes: Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 — Binding plea agreement — Reduction of Sentencing Guidelines prison term. Sixth Circuit’s judgment — […]