What is the test for a motion alleging a due process violation in sentencing under Section 2255 of the Criminal Code?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Nercessian, 122 F.3d 1075 (9th Cir. 1997):

In order to show a due process violation in sentencing a petitioner must show that the challenged information is materially false or unreliable and demonstrably made the basis for the sentence. See Jones, 783 F.2d at 148C; Farrow v. United States, 580 F.2d 1339, 1359 (9th Cir.1978) (En banc) ("In the context of a 2255 proceeding, a motion must be denied unless it affirmatively appears in the record that the court based its sentence on improper information.") (emphasis omitted).

Other Questions


What is the test for a federal conviction for a violation of section 11358 of the Criminal Code of New York City (the federal criminal code) of Section 11358, and what is the current state of the law on such a violation? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
In a motion to amend the sentence of a convicted criminal to a maximum sentence under Section 851 of the Criminal Code, what is the difference between the convictions of two separate defendants? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What are the implications of section 2244 of the Criminal Code of Ontario's Criminal Code when it comes to sentencing sentences? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a conspiracy conviction under section 846 of the Criminal Code mandatory minimum sentence for conspiracy to commit a crime punishable by section 841 of the Federal Criminal Code? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
On remand, if convicted of a charge under section 922(g)(1) of the Criminal Code, can the government seek to convict and sentence defendant Keen for only one violation of the federal code of conduct? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a categorical approach apply to determine whether a violation of section 2423(b) of the Civil Code falls under Section 3283 of the Criminal Code? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for a motion to vacate a criminal sentence under section 2255 of the Criminal Code? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a criminal conviction under section 2113(a) of the Civil Code of Civil Procedure be brought under Section 2113 of the Criminal Code when a plaintiff is injured in an accident? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
When counting criminal convictions for career offender purposes under section 4A1.2 of the Criminal Code, is the criminal conviction of a career offender included in the criminal record calculation? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a section of the Criminal Code extending criminal liability beyond the express terms of the criminal code sufficient to be considered unconstitutional? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.