United States v. Dixon

OPINION OF THE COURT

FISHER, Circuit Judge.

The question presented in this appeal is whether the more favorable mandatory minimum prison sentences imposed by the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (the “FSA” or the “Act”) apply retroactively to defendants, like Kenneth Dixon, who committed their crimes before the Act became law, but who were sentenced afterwards. We hold that the FSA does apply in this instance. The language of the Act reveals Congress’s intent that courts no longer be forced to impose mandatory mínimums sentences that are both indefensible and discriminatory. Therefore, we will…