Tag: Retroactivity

Retroactively Applying Limited Fact Finding for Out of State Prior Convictions to Illegal Sentence Challenges

State v. Gales, No. 119,302 (Kan. Oct. 4, 2019). Issue: Should limited fact finding for out of state prior convictions to illegal sentence challenges apply retroactively? Answer: Yes.  Limited fact finding for out of state prior convictions to …

An Untimely Appeal Under 28 U.S.C. § 2255

United States v. Salazar, No. 19-1119 (10th Cir. Aug. 16, 2019). Issue: Defendants may appeal a sentence under 28 U.S.C. § 2255 but, with limited exceptions, must do so within one year.  The defendant was sentenced on March 20, 2017 …