Chambers v. United States
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06-11206 | 7th Cir. | Nov 10, 2008 | 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.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- Opinion Analyses: Harbison and Mirzayance (Kristina Moore, April 6, 2009)
- Opinion Recap: Chambers v. United States (Eliza Presson, January 14, 2009)
- SCOTUSwiki Preview: Chambers v. US (Eliza Presson, November 7, 2008)
- Court to hear anti-dumping, sentencing cases (Lyle Denniston, April 21, 2008)
Briefs and Documents
Merits briefs
- Brief for Petitioner Deondery Chambers
- Brief for Respondent United States
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Deondery Chambers
Other materials
Certiorari-stage documents
- Opinion below (7th Circuit)
Merits briefs
- Brief for Petitioner Deondery Chambers
- Brief for Respondent United States
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Deondery Chambers
Other materials
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