BUFORD v. UNITED STATES

No. 99-9073.

532 U.S. 59 (2001)

BUFORD v. UNITED STATES

United States Supreme Court.

Decided March 20, 2001.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Dean A. Strang argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Brian P. Mullins and Robert A. Kagen.

Paul R. Q. Wolfson argued the cause for the United States. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Waxman, Assistant Attorney General Robinson, and Deputy Solicitor General Dreeben.

Breyer, J., delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court.


Justice Breyer, delivered the opinion of the Court.

This case raises a narrow question of sentencing law. What standard of review applies when a court of appeals reviews a trial court's Sentencing Guideline determination as to whether an offender's prior convictions were consolidated, hence "related," for purposes of sentencing? In particular, should the appeals court review the trial court's decision deferentially or de novo? We conclude, as did the Court...

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