Circuit split · criminal procedure
Whether a district court must make express findings on the record of the factors it must consider in determining whether and to what extent to impose a fine
1 federal appellate case on this question, each acknowledging the disagreement in its own words.
- United States v. Diaz-Villegas51 F3D 273
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals · April 4, 1995
“1 Furthermore, while we have recognized a split among the circuits on whether a district court must make express findings on the record of the factors it must consider in determining whether and to what to extent to impose a fine, see United States v.” — Acknowledges a circuit split
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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.
- Discussed · 6th Cir.United States v. Tosca18 F.3d 1352
- Discussed · 6th Cir.Hickey917 F.2d 901
“Defendant then cites and discusses two cases: Hickey, 917 F.2d at 906-07, and United States v.” — United States v. Diaz-Villegas, acknowledging the split
- Discussed · 6th Cir.United States v. Vincent20 F.3d 229
“Vincent, 20 F.3d 229 , 240 (6th Cir.1994) (holding that the district court had a duty to impose a fine where the defendant presented no evidence of his inability to pay a fine and relied exclusively on a presentence report that made no conclusion as to his future ability to pay).” — United States v. Diaz-Villegas, acknowledging the split
- Discussed · 6th Cir.United States v. Hays899 F.2d 515
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