No. 20-8039
Matthew J. O'Neal v. United States
Response WaivedRelisted (2)IFP
Tags: child-pornography criminal-law eighth-amendment mandatory-minimum sentencing sentencing-enhancement sexual-abuse statutory-interpretation
Latest Conference:
2021-06-10
(distributed 2 times)
Question Presented (from Petition)
Whether the Sixth Circuit erred by expanding the scope of the "relating to" language in 18 U.S.C. §2252A(b)(2) to include conduct under a state statute that does not fall within the generic offense of sexual abuse?
Whether a 10-year mandatory minimum sentence that is triggered by an inchoate misdemeanor conviction constitutes cruel and unusual punishment in violation of the Eighth Amendment?
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether the Sixth Circuit erred by expanding the scope of the 'relating to' language in 18 U.S.C. §2252A(b)(2) to include conduct under a state statute that does not fall within the generic offense of sexual abuse?
Docket Entries
2021-06-14
Petition DENIED.
2021-05-26
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/10/2021.
2021-05-21
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2021-05-17
Motion (20M77) for leave to file a petition for a writ of certiorari with the supplemental appendix under seal Granted.
2021-04-21
MOTION (20M77) DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/13/2021.
2021-04-09
Motion (20M77) for leave to file a petition for a writ of certiorari with the supplemental appendix under seal filed.
2021-04-09
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due June 16, 2021)
Attorneys
Matthew J. O'Neal
Frank W. Heft Jr. — Petitioner
United States
Elizabeth B. Prelogar — Acting Solicitor General, Respondent