Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Second Circuit -- United States v. Riggi (Abramo)

United States v. Riggi (Abramo)

Waiver of appeals is still good, despite ex post fact  concerns (sentencing guidelines postdated the end of the conspiracy) - earlier decision saying constitutional concerns could abrogate waivers was dictum referring to mandatory sentencing guidelines.


Issue of knowing waiver is reserved for habeus petition based on ineffective assistance of counsel.
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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Author's SSRN page here.