R v. Bissonnette
[2022] 1 S.C.R. 33
- Jurisdiction
- Canada
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- Whether a sentence of life imprisonment without parole for 25 years consecutive violates s. 12 of the Charter (cruel and unusual punishment).
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United States v. Taylor
596 U.S. 845
- Jurisdiction
- United States
- Relevance
- Whether attempted Hobbs Act robbery qualifies as a 'crime of violence' under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c).
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Hughes v. United States
584 U.S. 1
- Jurisdiction
- United States
- Relevance
- Whether a district court may impose a sentence below a stipulated guidelines range in a Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11(c)(1)(C) plea agreement.
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Rosales-Mireles v. United States
585 U.S. 129
- Jurisdiction
- United States
- Relevance
- Whether a miscalculation of the guidelines range that results in a longer sentence constitutes a plain error that affects substantial rights.
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R v. Ipeelee
[2012] 1 S.C.R. 433
- Jurisdiction
- Canada
- Relevance
- Whether Gladue principles apply to all Aboriginal offenders, including those convicted of serious offenses or breaches.
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Pepper v. United States
562 U.S. 476
- Jurisdiction
- United States
- Relevance
- Whether a district court may consider a defendant's post-sentencing rehabilitation when resentencing after a remand.
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R v. Arcand
2010 ABCA 363
- Jurisdiction
- Canada
- Relevance
- Whether the starting point approach is consistent with appellate deference.
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R v. Nasogaluak
[2010] 1 S.C.R. 206
- Jurisdiction
- Canada
- Relevance
- Whether a sentencing judge may reduce a sentence under s. 24(1) of the Charter for a Charter violation.
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