Explore 5 court opinions on Armed Career Criminal Act Acca . AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Malicious wounding conviction doesn't qualify for ACCA enhancement
Stevens v. Jurnigan, decided by Virginia Supreme Court on April 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a defendant's prior conviction for a "crime of violence"...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Sentence Denial, Finds No Ineffective Counsel
Tyree Neal, Jr. v. United States, decided by Seventh Circuit on September 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Tyree Neal, Jr.'s mo...
Third Circuit Affirms Armed Career Criminal Sentence Enhancement
Roger Real v. Attorney General United States of America, decided by Third Circuit on July 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Roger...
Supreme Court strikes down ACCA's "residual clause" as unconstitutionally vague
Hewitt v. United States, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on June 26, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The Supreme Court considered whether the "residual clause" of the Armed Career Cri...
Residual Clause of ACCA Unconstitutionally Vague
Hewitt v. United States, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on June 26, 2025, resulted in a remanded outcome. The Supreme Court considered whether the "residual clause" of the Armed Career ...