No. 19-8411October Term 2019Decided Jun 1, 2020
Burton v. United States
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.
Case status
- Current stage
- Decided
- Latest event
- Decision released Jun 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.
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)?
- Case path
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit / Decision released Jun 1, 2020
- Area
Decided Supreme Court case
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- Grounding
- Primary-source trail available.
- Note
- Plain-English explainer. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
- Checked
- Apr 5, 2026
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