Brief filed: 05/16/2022
Documents
United States v. Trenkler
1st Circuit Court of Appeals; Case No. 21-1444
Prior Decision
D. Mass. No. 92-cr-10369
Argument(s)
NACDL’s amicus brief argues that sentencing errors can be an extraordinary and compelling reason for a reduction in sentence. Sentencing errors fit within the definition of “extraordinary” and “compelling.” The government’s argument conflicts with the First Circuit’s decision in United States v. Ruvalcaba and similar cases from other circuits. A motion for compassionate release is fundamentally different than a second habeas petition.
Author(s)
Jamesa J. Drake, NACDL Amicus Committee 1st Circuit Vice-Chair, Auburn, ME; Michael L. Waldman and Courtney L. Millian, Kramer Levin Robbins Russell, Washington, DC.
