United States v. Fabian Aguayo-Delgado

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• holding that, under Apprendi, death resulting from the use of controlled substances distributed by the defendant is an element of an aggravated offense
• holding that Apprendi applies in the context of drug convictions under section 841 and overruling circuit precedent to the contrary
• holding that jury finding of drug quantity not required unless non-jury factual determination increases maximum sentence beyond the statutory range authorized by jury verdict
• holding that, after Apprendi v. New Jersey, 530 U.S. 466 (2000), a district court may make the determination as to drug quantity unless the quantity found increases the sentence beyond the statutory maximum
• holding that, after Apprendi v. New Jersey, 530 U.S. 466, 120 S.Ct. 2348, 147 L.Ed.2d 435 (2000), a district court may make the determination as to drug quantity unless the quantity found increases the sentence beyond the statutory maximum
• stating that Apprendi applies only if the challenged, non-jury sentencing finding increases the maximum sentence beyond the statutory range authorized by the offense of conviction

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