Irizarry v. United States
Holding
Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 32(h) does not apply to a variance from a recommended Federal Sentencing Guidelines range.
Judgment
Affirmed, 5-4, in an opinion by John Paul Stevens on Jun 12, 2008. Justice Breyer filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justices Kennedy, Souter, and Ginsburg joined.
Merits briefs
- Brief for Petitioner Richard Irizarry
- Brief for Respondent United States of America
- Brief of Court-Appointed Amicus Curiae Urging Affirmance of the Judgment Below in Case No. 06-7517
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Richard Irizarry
Certiorari filings
- Opinion below (11th Circuit)
- Petition for certiorari
- Brief in opposition
Recommended Citation: Irizarry v. United States, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/irizarry-v-united-states/