United States of America v. Carless Jones

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• stating that subparagraphs (A) and (B) provide for “enhanced sentences”
• remanding for sentencing within the statutory range for multiple offenses of which defendant was convicted
• conviction for drug offense proper despite Apprendi violation, but resentencing required because sentence exceeded maximum of section 841(b)(1)(C)
• conviction for drug offense proper despite Apprendi violation, but resentencing required because sentence exceeded maximum of section 841(b)(1)(C)
• defendant’s conviction sound where “indictment indisputably stated [drug] offense” and jury voted to convict, but resentenging required because sentence exceeded statutory maximum
• conviction sound where indictment alleged and jury convicted on drug offense, even if quantity enhancement invalid

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