No. 25-6568
James Dorelus v. United States
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: constitutional-rights double-jeopardy drug-trafficking firearm-offense safety-valve sentencing-reduction
Key Terms:
FifthAmendment DueProcess
FifthAmendment DueProcess
Latest Conference:
2026-02-20
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether a defendant who pleads guilty to carrying a firearm during drug trafficking is unconstitutionally denied a safety valve reduction under the Double Jeopardy Clause
Docket Entries
2026-01-29
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/20/2026.
2026-01-21
Waiver of United States of right to respond submitted.
2026-01-21
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2026-01-08
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due February 12, 2026)
Attorneys
James Dorelus
Israel Jose Encinosa — Encinosa Law, P.A., Petitioner
Israel Jose Encinosa — Encinosa Law, P.A., Petitioner
Israel Jose Encinosa — Encinosa Law, P.A., Petitioner
United States
D. John Sauer — Solicitor General, Respondent
D. John Sauer — Solicitor General, Respondent
D. John Sauer — Solicitor General, Respondent