Abbott v. United States, 131 S. Ct. 18 (2010) In a unanimous opinion, the Court rejects the Second Circuit decision in Whitley and holds that the § 924(c) consecutive sentence provision applies even if there is another mandatory minimum provision in a related offense, such as the underlying drug offense. Watson v. United States, 128 S. Ct. 579 (2007) A person who sells drugs in exchange for a gun does not “use” the firearm during and in relation to a drug offense.
Abbott v United States, __ US __; 131 S Ct 18 (2010)(nov’10). In a pair of cases the Court considered the argument of the defendants that 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)’s “except” clause rendered their consecutive sentences for using, carrying or possessing a deadly weapon in connection with “any crime of violence or drug trafficking crime.”
Abbott v United States, __ US __; 131 S Ct 18 (2010)(nov’10). In a pair of cases the Court considered the argument of the defendants that 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)’s “except” clause rendered their consecutive sentences for using, carrying or possessing a deadly weapon in connection with “any crime of violence or drug trafficking crime.”