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· 8/1/1983

United States v. Davis, William, A/K/A \Country\ William Davis

Citations

  • 710 F.2d 104

How courts have described this case

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  • joining five other circuits to hold that a statutorily-required, preponderance-of-the-evidence burden of proof at sentencing hearings comports with Due Process Clause
  • due process clause not violated by allowing finding of dangerousness based on preponderance of the evidence
  • 12 years, but Oliver argues that Davis had a worse record
  • dangerous Special Offender Statute, 18 U.S.C. § 3575
  • only minimal due process protection required at sentencing

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Judges: III, Hunter, Weis, Gerry

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