Chavez-Meza v. United States
| Docket No. | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-5639 | Apr 23, 2018 | Jun 18, 2018 | 5-3 | Breyer | OT 2017 |
Holding: Because the record in this case demonstrates that the judge had a reasoned basis for his decision, the judge"s explanation for reducing, under 18 U. S. C. "3582(c)(2), Adaucto Chavez-Meza"s sentence to the middle rather than the bottom of the amended Federal Guidelines range was adequate.
Judgment: Affirmed, 5-3, in an opinion by Justice Breyer on June 18, 2018. Justice Kennedy filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justices Sotomayor and Kagan joined. Justice Gorsuch took no part in the consideration or decision of the case.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- Opinion analysis: Form order certifying that judge considered appropriate factors was sufficient to explain sentencing modification (Susan Klein, June 19, 2018)
- A "view" from the courtroom: Down to the last few matches (Mark Walsh, June 18, 2018)
- Argument analysis: "Asking for crumbs" in judges explanations of sentencing modifications (Corrected) (Susan Klein, April 24, 2018)
- A "view" from the courtroom: Rod Rosensteins brief respite from a rough-and-tumble world (Mark Walsh, April 23, 2018)
- Argument preview: How fully must a court explain a sentencing modification? (Susan Klein, April 16, 2018)
- Court bulks up this terms docket (UPDATED) (Amy Howe, January 12, 2018)
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 07/01/2017 | Application (17A45) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from July 13, 2017 to August 14, 2017, submitted to Justice Sotomayor. |
| 07/10/2017 | Application (17A45) granted by Justice Sotomayor extending the time to file until August 14, 2017. |
| 08/14/2017 | Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due September 18, 2017) |
| 09/15/2017 | Order extending time to file response to petition to and including October 18, 2017. |
| 09/26/2017 | Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including November 17, 2017. |
| 11/17/2017 | Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed. |
| 12/01/2017 | Reply of petitioner Adaucto Chavez-Meza filed. |
| 12/07/2017 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/5/2018. |
| 01/08/2018 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/12/2018. |
| 01/12/2018 | Motion to proceed in forma pauperis and petition for a writ of certiorari GRANTED. Justice Gorsuch took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition. |
| 01/16/2018 | Motion to appoint counsel filed by petitioner Adaucto Chavez-Meza. |
| 02/14/2018 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/2/2018. |
| 02/23/2018 | SET FOR ARGUMENT on Monday, April 23, 2018. |
| 02/26/2018 | Brief of petitioner Adaucto Chavez-Meza filed (to be corrected and reprinted). |
| 02/26/2018 | Motion for leave to file Volume II of the joint appendix under seal filed by petitioner Adaucto Chavez-Meza. |
| 02/26/2018 | Joint appendix (Volume 1) filed. |
| 02/26/2018 | Brief of petitioner Adaucto Chavez-Meza filed (Corrected brief received 3/26/18). (Distributed) |
| 02/27/2018 | Blanket Consent filed by Petitioner, Adaucto Chavez-Meza |
| 03/05/2018 | Motion to appoint counsel filed by petitioner GRANTED, and Todd A. Coberly, Esquire, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, is appointed to serve as counsel for the petitioner in this case. Justice Gorsuch took no part in the consideration or decision of this motion. |
| 03/05/2018 | Brief amicus curiae of Center on the Administration of Criminal Law filed. |
| 03/05/2018 | Brief amici curiae of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and National Association of Federal Defenders filed. (Distributed) |
| 03/07/2018 | CIRCULATED |
| 03/07/2018 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/23/2018. |
| 03/26/2018 | Motion for leave to file Volume II of the joint appendix under seal GRANTED. Justice Gorsuch took no part in the consideration or decision of this motion. |
| 03/28/2018 | Brief of respondent United States filed. (Distributed) |
| 03/30/2018 | Record requested from the U.S.C.A.10th Circuit. |
| 04/03/2018 | Record received from the U.S.C.A. 10th Circuit. (1 Envelope) |
| 04/13/2018 | Reply of petitioner Adaucto Chavez-Meza filed. (Distributed) |
| 04/23/2018 | Argued. For petitioner: Todd A. Coberly, Santa Fe, N. M. (Appointed by this Court.) For respondent: Rod J. Rosenstein, Deputy Attorney General, Department of Justice, Washington, D. C. |
| 06/18/2018 | Adjudged to be AFFIRMED. Breyer, J., delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Roberts, C. J., and Thomas, Ginsburg, and Alito, JJ., joined. Kennedy, J., filed a dissenting opinion, in which Sotomayor and Kagan, JJ., joined. Gorsuch, J., took no part in the consideration or decision of the case. |
| 07/20/2018 | JUDGMENT ISSUED. |
| 08/29/2018 | The record from the U.S.C.A. 10th Circuit has been returned. |