TRAVIS BECKLES v. UNITED STATES
Supreme Court of the United States, Thomas, March 6, 2017,
Sentencing Guidelines – Vagueness – Because they only guide a judge in selecting from a range of legal sentences, US Sentencing Guidelines are not subject to challenge on the basis that they are unconstitutionally vague.
Interpreting Johnson
(Concur- Ginsburg- Not necessary to go further than ruling on Beckles’ situation)
(Concur- Kennedy – Wouldn’t rule out vagueness challenge to all of guidelines)
(Concur- Sotomayor- Would limit holding to Beckles’ situation, not guidelines as a whole)
(No part- Kagan)