Tag: Retroactivity
Updated on December 21, 2019
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 …
Updated on December 21, 2019
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 …