Paz-Alvarez v. United States

In brief

The Supreme Court refused to hear the case, leaving the First Circuit’s ruling in place without deciding whether reckless offenses qualify as “crimes of violence” under the Guidelines.

Where it stands

Decided

Decided · May 4, 2020

What it’s about

The Supreme Court denied review, leaving the First Circuit’s judgment in favor of the United States in place. The case concerned whether the Sentencing Guidelines’ definition of a “crime of violence” covers offenses committed recklessly.

Who it affects

The First Circuit’s ruling remained in place for Paz-Alvarez and the United States; the Supreme Court did not decide the Guidelines question.

Summary: written with AI from the case record.