Stanley v. United States
In brief
The Supreme Court refused to hear Stanley’s petition, so it did not decide whether Florida robbery is a violent felony under the Armed Career Criminal Act.
- Where it stands
- Decided
Decided · June 1, 2020
- What it’s about
- This case involves a petition for a writ of certiorari filed by Stanley against the United States, originating from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. The specific legal issues and facts of the case are not detailed in the available record.
- Who it affects
- For Stanley, the Supreme Court proceeding ended without deciding whether the Florida conviction qualifies under the federal law.
Summary: written with AI from the case record.
What it's about
The petition came from the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and concerned how a federal sentencing law treats a Florida robbery conviction.
Question presented
Whether a conviction for Florida robbery, in violation of Fla. Stat. § 812.13(1), is a “violent felony” under the Armed Career Criminal Act, 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 finished. The record identifies no further step in that Court.
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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.