No. 19-8393October Term 2019Decided Jun 1, 2020
Tucker v. United States
This case asks whether an agreement between a defendant and the government to address a factual question at sentencing for a mandatory minimum also implies the offense of conviction establishes that fact for Sentencing Guidelines purposes.
Case status
- Current stage
- Decided
- Latest event
- Decision released Jun 1, 2020
- What it's about
This case asks whether an agreement between a defendant and the government to address a factual question at sentencing for a mandatory minimum also implies the offense of conviction establishes that fact for Sentencing Guidelines purposes. It involves the interpretation of plea agreements and federal sentencing procedures.
Question presented
Whether an agreement between a defendant and the government to address a factual question at sentencing for a mandatory minimum also implies the offense of conviction establishes that fact for Sentencing Guidelines purposes.
- Case path
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit / Decision released Jun 1, 2020
- Area
Criminal Procedure
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- Note
- Plain-English explainer. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
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- Mar 31, 2026
- Method
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