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Chambers v. United States

Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
06-11206 7th Cir. Nov 10, 2008
Tr.
Jan 13, 2009 9-0 Breyer OT 2008
 

Issue: Whether a failure to report to prison is the equivalent of escape for purposes of enhanced sentencing under the Armed Career Criminal Act.

Judgment: Reversed and remanded, 9-0, in an opinion by Justice Stephen Breyer on January 13, 2009.

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