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April 21, 2008 - Solicitor General Filed Brief in Support of Mr. Kent's Petition for Certiorari

April 21, 2008 the Solicitor General of the United States files brief in support of Mr. Kent's petition for certiorari filed on behalf of client Oscar Arreguin-Aguilar, which argued that 11th Circuit Court of Appeals misapplied United States Sentencing Guidelines section 2L1.2's definition of "crime of violence" in enhancing Mr. Arreguin-Aguilar's sentence 16 level's for a prior felony conviction for carrying a concealed firearm.  The Solicitor General argued in its brief that the petition for certiorari should be granted and the judgment of the 11th Circuit vacated.  If the Supreme Court accepts the SG's recommendation, it should result in Mr. Arreguin-Aguilar's release upon resentencing.

Ryan McFarland