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June 21, 2020
Eastern District of California Grants COVID Relief in Head

In Head, the Eastern District of California granted a COVID-19 compassionate release.

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June 20, 2020
Third Circuit: Yes, a 2255 Requires an Evidentiary Hearing on [some] Fact Issues

In United States vs. Michael Scripps, No. 18-2663, the Third Circuit held that a 2255 required an evidentiary hearing when there was no justification on the record as to why Appellate Counsel did not make arguments about the lack of allocution.

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June 13, 2020
Structural Error: Felon in Possession of a Weapon

Failure to inform a defendant that knowledge of his status of a prohibited person when he possessed the weapon was structural error.

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June 6, 2020
Sixth Circuit Makes Ruling on COVID Case: United States vs. Alam, 20-1298

In United States vs. Alam, the 6th Circuit upheld a dismissal of a compassionate release case for failure to wait 30 days.

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May 30, 2020
Washington Court Grants Compassionate Release

Young was sentenced to 60 months of incarceration for a heroin case in 2019. In 2020 he filed a motion for compassionate release stating that he is at high risk of death if he catches COVID-19.

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May 30, 2020
Fourth Circuit Makes Important Sentencing Ruling in Chambers

All, the Fourth Circuit made an important decision regarding sentencing in Chambers. This will be important to those of you who are still engaged in post-conviction sentencing litigation.

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May 23, 2020
Northern District of California Grants 3582 Relief to COVID-19 Positive Inmate: US v. Fischman

In United States vs. Fischman, 4:16-cr-00246-HSG, the Northern District of California determined a way that an inmate can receive 3582 relief even when they are COVID-19 positive

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May 17, 2020
Fair Sentencing Act Prompts Relief: U.S v. Holloway

In US vs. Holloway, an important determination eligibility under First Step Act's Retroactive Application of the Fair Sentencing Act of 2018.

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May 17, 2020
District of Columbia District Grants 3582 Relief to COVID-19 Positive Inmate: US. vs. Huntley

In US v. Huntley, the District of Columbia granted 3582 Compassionate Release relief to a COVID-19 Positive Inmate.

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May 9, 2020
Fourth Circuit Rules In Important First Step Act Case: United States vs. Gravatt

Gravatt allows a person’s claim to go forward when their conspiracy includes a “covered offense” under the Fair Sentencing Act as well as an offense that was not covered by the FIRST STEP Act.

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