Dean v. United States

Docket No.	Op. Below	Argument	Opinion	Vote	Author	Term
08-5274	11th Cir.	Mar 4, 2009	Apr 29, 2009	7-2	Roberts	OT 2008

Issue: Whether, under 18 U.S.C.924(c)(1)(A)(iii), the mere discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence or drug trafficking, even if accidental, is subject to a ten-year sentencing enhancement.

Judgment: Affirmed, 7-2, in an opinion by Chief Justice John Roberts on April 29, 2009.

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Oral Argument Recap: Dean v. US (Eliza Presson, March 12, 2009)
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Briefs and Documents

Merits Briefs

Amicus Briefs

Brief for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Federal Defenders, and Families Against Mandatory Minimums in Support of Petitioner

Certiorari-Stage Documents

Opinion below (11th Circuit)
Petition for certiorari (forthcoming)
Brief in opposition
Petitioner’s reply (forthcoming)

Merits Briefs

Amicus Briefs

Brief for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Federal Defenders, and Families Against Mandatory Minimums in Support of Petitioner

Certiorari-Stage Documents

Opinion below (11th Circuit)
Petition for certiorari (forthcoming)
Brief in opposition
Petitioner’s reply (forthcoming)