No. 19-7217October Term 2019Decided May 18, 2020
Thompson v. United States
The Supreme Court ruled that a federal law prohibiting false statements to financial institutions does not apply to statements that are merely misleading but technically true.
Case status
- Current stage
- Decided
- Latest event
- Decision released May 18, 2020
- What it's about
The Supreme Court ruled that a federal law prohibiting false statements to financial institutions does not apply to statements that are merely misleading but technically true.
Question presented
Whether the "categorical approach" requires a court to look to the version of the federal controlled substance schedules in effect at the time of the federal sentencing, or the version in effect at the time of the prior state conviction, to determine whether the prior state conviction is a "controlled substance offense" under Section 4B1.2(b) of the Sentencing Guidelines?
- Case path
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit / Decision released May 18, 2020
- Area
Criminal Procedure
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- Note
- Plain-English explainer. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
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- Apr 5, 2026
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