Circuit Holds No Hearing Requirement In First Step Act Resentencing Challenge
By EsqSocial Corporation 16/12/20
In United States v. Gadsden, the Second Circuit (Walker, Katzmann and Wesley, per curiam) affirmed the decision of the Southern District of New York denying Damone Gadsden’s motion for resentencing under the First Step Act. The opinion is consistent with recent decisions in other circuits, and reinforces the principle that the exercise of sentencing discretion is not synonymous with specific procedural requirements....
By: Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP