Greenlaw v. United States
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-330 | 8th Cir. |
Apr 15, 2008 Tr. |
Jun 23, 2008 | TBD | Ginsburg | OT 2007 |
Issue: Whether a federal circuit court may sua sponte increase a defendant’s sentence in the absence of a cross-appeal by the government.
Judgment: Vacated and remanded, in an opinion by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on June 23, 2008.
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Briefs and Documents
Merits briefs
- Brief for Petitioner Michael J. Greenlaw
- Brief for Respondent United States of America
- Brief of Court-Appointed Amicus Curiae to Defend the Judgement Below in Case No. 07-330
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Michael J. Greenlaw
- Reply Brief for Respondent United States of America
Amicus briefs
Certiorari filings





