Williams v. United States
In brief
The Supreme Court refused to hear Williams's case, so the Tenth Circuit's judgment stayed in place; it did not decide whether federal law permits a simple-assault conviction.
- Where it stands
- Decided
Decided · June 1, 2020
- What it’s about
- Williams asked the Supreme Court to review his federal simple-assault conviction after the Tenth Circuit ruled against him.
- Who it affects
- The Tenth Circuit's judgment against Williams remains in place, but the Supreme Court did not decide the federal simple-assault question.
Summary: written with AI from the case record.
What it's about
The Court denied review, leaving the lower court’s judgment in favor of the United States in place without deciding the merits of the assault issue.
The case came from the Tenth Circuit, the federal appeals court that had ruled against Williams.
Question presented
Whether a defendant can be convicted of simple assault under federal law.
What the Court decided
Holding
Petition DENIED.
What's next
The Supreme Court's action on Williams's request for review is complete. The Tenth Circuit's judgment remains in place, but this action did not resolve the simple-assault question.
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- When did the Supreme Court decline review in Williams?
- The Court declined review on June 1, 2020.
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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.