Legal Opinion
United States v. Abdul Aziz Shabazz, A/K/A Lewis Alvin Hayes, A/K/A Alvin Hayes, A/K/A Isiah Simmons Abdul Aziz Shabazz
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Decided December 4, 2000No. 99-5807PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
AMBRO, Circuit Judge.
Section 4B1.1 of the United States Sentencing Guidelines (“U.S.S.G.” or “Guidelines”) provides for increased or enhanced sentences for career offenders. 1 Conviction of certain prior crimes {e.g., “controlled substance offenses”) triggers the application of career offender status. This appeal by Abdul Aziz Shabazz raises the question of whether a prior state conviction for employing a juvenile in a drug distribution ring is properly considered a controlled substance offense pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 4B1.1. We conclude that it is and thus affirm the…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- United States v. HernandezCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1998
- United States v. Abel Casarez-Bravo, D.C. NoCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1999
- United States v. William F. Dolt, IIICourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1994
- United States v. Scott PalmerCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1995
- United States v. Sidney R. ColemanCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1998
6 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by12 opinions
- United States v. Michael Bruce SiegelCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 2007
- United States v. SmithCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 2006
- United States v. LipscombCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 2008
- United States v. ReyesCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 2002
- United States v. SylvesterCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 2010
7 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.