No. 25-6137
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: crime-of-violence criminal-law hobbs-act sentencing-enhancement statutory-interpretation united-states-v-taylor
Key Terms:
HabeasCorpus
HabeasCorpus
Latest Conference:
2026-01-09
Related Cases:
25-6089
(Vide)
Question Presented (from Petition)
In light of United States v. Taylor , 142 S. Ct. 2015 (2022), is Hobbs Act robbery categorically a "crime of violence" under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(3)(A), where commission of the offense without the threat or use of fo rce can readily be accomplished, particularly where deception, inveiglement, or intangible threats to property, including digital currency, may be used in a fear-induced robbery?
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether Hobbs Act robbery categorically constitutes a 'crime of violence' under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(3)(A) in light of United States v. Taylor
Docket Entries
2026-01-12
Petition DENIED.
2025-12-11
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/9/2026.
2025-12-03
Waiver of United States of right to respond submitted.
2025-12-03
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2025-11-06
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due December 17, 2025)
2025-10-02
Application (25A383) granted by Justice Thomas extending the time to file until November 6, 2025.
2025-09-24
Application (25A383) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from October 7, 2025 to November 6, 2025, submitted to Justice Thomas.
Attorneys
Devon Chance
Michael G. Smith — Attorney at Law, Petitioner
United States
D. John Sauer — Solicitor General, Respondent