· 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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