Thursday, March 05, 2015

Eighth Circuit: United States v. Adam Lawin


No error, as sentencing court was not compelled to consider a pending amendment to the relevant Guidelines.

No error in denial of continuance for sentencing hearing.

Dissent: So file for the sentence reduction under the retroactive rule in a collateral challenge already.  Remand, don't affirm.



United States  v.  Adam Lawin
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