Burton v. United States
In brief
The Supreme Court refused to hear Burton’s case and did not decide whether a recklessness-based conviction is a violent felony under the Armed Career Criminal Act.
- Where it stands
- Decided
Decided · June 1, 2020
- What it’s about
- This is a case reviewed by the Supreme Court originating from the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit involving a petition for a writ of certiorari. The petitioner also filed a motion to proceed in forma pauperis.
- Who it affects
- Burton received no Supreme Court ruling on whether his prior conviction qualified under the Act; the order addressed only his request for review.
Summary: written with AI from the case record.
What it's about
The case came from the Sixth Circuit, and Burton also asked to pursue his Supreme Court filing without paying the usual fees.
Question presented
Whether a prior conviction for a crime that can be committed with a mens rea of mere recklessness qualifies as a "violent felony" under the Armed Career Criminal Act's "elements clause," 18 U.S.C. § 924(e)(2)(B)(i)?
What the Court decided
Holding
Petition DENIED.
What's next
The Supreme Court’s action on this petition is complete. No further action is shown for this Supreme Court petition.
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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.