Circuit split · criminal procedure
Whether Apprendi requires that facts (other than a prior conviction) supporting an extended or enhanced term of imprisonment be found by a jury beyond a reasonable doubt
1 federal appellate case on this question, each acknowledging the disagreement in its own words.
- Kaua v. Frank436 F3D 1057
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals · January 11, 2006
“2d at 847 , we disagree with the Second Circuit’s conclusion that the New York court's decision was not contrary to, or an unreasonable application of, Apprendi.” — Disagrees with another circuit
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The other side of the split
Decisions the acknowledging court(s) named as the opposing or joined side, quoted in the acknowledging opinion's own words.
- On the other side · 2d Cir.Brown v. Greiner409 F.3d 523
- Discussed · N.Y.People v. Rosen96 N.Y.2d 329
“However, to the extent that the Court of Appeals of New York relied on the pre-Apprendi distinction between “elemental” facts and “sentencing factors” in its analysis of the statute, see Rosen, 728 N.Y.S.2d 407 , 752 N.E.2d at 847 , we disagree with the Second Circuit’s conclusion that the New York court's decision was not contrary to, or an unreasonable application of, Apprendi.” — Kaua v. Frank, acknowledging the split
What the split turns on
- Anchor precedents:
- Apprendi v. New Jersey530 U.S. 494
- Doctrines & tests:
- distinction between 'elemental' facts and 'sentencing factors' ·
- 'intrinsic'/'extrinsic' factors distinction
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