NACDL - United States v. Rodriquez

United States v. Rodriquez

NACDL amicus curiae brief in support of respondent.

December 10, 2007

Brief filed: 12/10/2007

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rodriquez.pdf

United States v. Rodriquez

United States Supreme Court; Case No. 06-1646

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The ACCA’s focus on the particular “offense” for which a defendant was previously convicted dictates that the top of the state’s standard sentencing range for that offense is the statutory maximum for that offense.

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