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Blakely v. Washington

U.S.
Aug 23, 2004
542 U.S. 961 (2004)

Summary

In Blakely, the Court clarified that the relevant maximum punishment was not the ultimate maximum for a give category of offense, but the maximum that which could be imposed based solely upon the facts found by the jury.

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Opinion

No. 02-1632.

August 23, 2004.


ante, p. 296. Motion of respondent to expedite consideration of petition for rehearing denied. Petition for rehearing denied.


Summaries of

Blakely v. Washington

U.S.
Aug 23, 2004
542 U.S. 961 (2004)

In Blakely, the Court clarified that the relevant maximum punishment was not the ultimate maximum for a give category of offense, but the maximum that which could be imposed based solely upon the facts found by the jury.

Summary of this case from Hess v. Ryan

In Blakely, the Court clarified that the relevant maximum punishment was not the ultimate maximum for a give category of offense, but the maximum that which could be imposed based solely upon the facts found by the jury.

Summary of this case from Hess v. Schriro

invalidating a Washington State criminal sentence because the facts supporting a sentence enhancement were neither admitted by the defendant nor found by a jury in violation of the Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial

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Case details for

Blakely v. Washington

Case Details

Full title:BLAKELY v. WASHINGTON

Court:U.S.

Date published: Aug 23, 2004

Citations

542 U.S. 961 (2004)

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