No. 25-5297
Christopher Jerome Ellis v. United States
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: career-offender controlled-substance federal-law sentencing-guidelines state-law statutory-interpretation
Latest Conference:
2025-09-29
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether the term 'controlled substance' in the career offender guideline refers exclusively to substances listed in the federal Controlled Substances Act, or whether it includes broader state-law definitions
Question Presented (from Petition)
I. Whether the term “controlled substance” in the career offender guideline refers exclusively to substances listed in the federal Controlled Substances Act, or whether it includes broader state-law definitions.
Docket Entries
2025-10-06
Petition DENIED.
2025-08-21
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/29/2025.
2025-08-13
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2025-07-31
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due September 5, 2025)
Attorneys
United States
D. John Sauer — Solicitor General, Respondent
D. John Sauer — Solicitor General, Respondent