Puckett v. United States
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-9712 | 5th Cir. | Jan 14, 2009 | Mar 25, 2009 | 7-2 | Scalia | OT 2008 |
Issue: Whether forfeited claims that the government breach a plea agreement are subject to “plain error”? review.
Judgment: Affirmed, 7-2, in an opinion by Justice Antonin Scalia on March 25, 2009.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- Clarity on broken plea bargains (Lyle Denniston, March 25, 2009)
Briefs and Documents
Merit Briefs:
- Brief for Petitioner James Benjamin Puckett
- Brief for Respondent United States of America
- Reply Brief for Petitioner James Benjamin Puckett
Amicus briefs
Certiorari-Stage Documents
Merit Briefs:
- Brief for Petitioner James Benjamin Puckett
- Brief for Respondent United States of America
- Reply Brief for Petitioner James Benjamin Puckett
Amicus briefs
Certiorari-Stage Documents