Chadwick v. United States
In brief
The Supreme Court declined to hear Chadwick’s case, so the Fourth Circuit’s judgment stayed in place and the legal questions were left undecided.
- Where it stands
- Decided
Decided · May 4, 2020
- What it’s about
- Chadwick sought Supreme Court review of a Fourth Circuit decision in a case against the United States. The Court denied review, leaving the lower court’s judgment in place without deciding the merits of Chadwick’s claims.
- Who it affects
- The Fourth Circuit’s judgment remains in place for Chadwick, but the Supreme Court did not resolve the legal questions in the petition.
Summary: written with AI from the case record.
What it's about
The petition focused on whether the “realistic probability” test applies to the parts that make up a state crime, including when that crime is broader than the generic federal crime as written.
Question presented
1. Whether the "realistic probability" test, which this Court has used to determine whether a state offense is a "categorical match" to a generic federal offense, applies to the "elements" of the state offense. 2. Whether the "realistic probability" test applies to the "elements" of a state offense when the state offense is broader than the generic federal offense on its face.
What the Court decided
Holding
Petition DENIED.
What's next
The Supreme Court’s action on this petition is complete. The Fourth Circuit’s judgment remains in place for Chadwick.
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Sources
Primary materials plus reporting. Best-effort analysis: this explainer relies on a mix of primary materials and trusted secondary sources. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.