2:18-cr-00449-1 USA v. HERD et al
Case Summary
This criminal case involves the United States prosecuting Herd and others under docket 18-cr-00449. The court issued an order addressing a motion related to the United States Sentencing Guidelines (USSG) concerning retroactive application of Amendment 821 to criminal history calculations. This amendment potentially affects sentencing outcomes by revising how prior convictions are counted.
Stage
Court order issued
Timeline
2 events
Coverage
2 articles
Sources
1
Key Issues
- • USSG Amendment 821
- • Retroactive sentencing adjustments
- • Criminal history calculation
- • Motion for sentencing relief
Case Timeline
2 events2:18-cr-00449-1 USA v. HERD et al
The court issued an order regarding a motion to apply a retroactive change in the United States Sentencing Guidelines (USSG) related to criminal history, specifically Amendment 821. This means the court is considering whether to adjust the defendant's sentence based on updated guidelines that could reduce penalties for certain past offenses. Such adjustments can impact the length or conditions of the defendant's punishment.
2:18-cr-00485-1 USA v. WHEELER et al
The court issued an order regarding a motion to apply a retroactive change to the criminal history calculation under Amendment 821 of the United States Sentencing Guidelines (USSG). This means the court is considering whether to adjust a defendant's sentence based on updated rules that could reduce their criminal history score. Such adjustments can lead to reduced sentences for eligible defendants.
Press Coverage
2:18-cr-00449-1 USA v. HERD et al
Order on Motion for USSG Retroactive Criminal History - Amendment 821 ( 326
2:18-cr-00485-1 USA v. WHEELER et al
Order on Motion for USSG Retroactive Criminal History - Amendment 821 ( 56