Abuelhawa v. United States
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-192 | 4th Cir. | Mar 4, 2009 | May 26, 2009 | 9-0 | Souter | OT 2008 |
Issue: Whether a person who uses a cell phone to buy drugs solely for personal use (a misdemeanor) can be charged with the separate crime of using a phone to facilitate the sale of drugs (a felony).
Judgment: Reversed and remanded, 9-0, in an opinion by Justice David Souter on May 26, 2009.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
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- Oral Argument Recap: Abuelhawa v. United States (Eliza Presson, March 6, 2009)
- Argument Preview: Abuelhawa v. US (Eliza Presson, March 2, 2009)
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Briefs and Documents
Merit briefs
- Brief for Petitioner Salman Khade Abuelhawa
- Brief for Respondent United States of America
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Salman Khade Abuelhawa
Amicus briefs
- Brief for National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the Center on the Administration of Criminal Law in Support of Petitioner
Certiorari-Stage Documents
- Opinion below (4th Circuit)
- Petition for certiorari
- Brief in opposition
- Petitioner’s reply
- Brief of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (in support of petitioner)
- Brief of Center on the Administration of Criminal Law (in support of petitioner)
Merit briefs
- Brief for Petitioner Salman Khade Abuelhawa
- Brief for Respondent United States of America
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Salman Khade Abuelhawa
Amicus briefs
- Brief for National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the Center on the Administration of Criminal Law in Support of Petitioner
Certiorari-Stage Documents
- Opinion below (4th Circuit)
- Petition for certiorari
- Brief in opposition
- Petitioner’s reply
- Brief of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (in support of petitioner)
- Brief of Center on the Administration of Criminal Law (in support of petitioner)