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United States of America v. Evelio Santana
Date: 06-27-2025
Case Number: 22-CR-66
Judge: Matthew P. Brookman
Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (Marion County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Indianapolis
Defendant's Attorney: Julie Chambers
The defendant pled guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. His sentence was enhanced under the Armed Career Criminal Act after the district judge found by a preponderance of the evidence that Santana had three prior convictions for violent felonies committed "on occasions different from one another.†18 U.S.C. § 924(e)(1)
The Supreme Court held that a jury must make the different -occasions determination
and must do so unanimously and beyond a reasonable doubt. Erlinger v. United States, 602 U.S. 821, 835 (2024
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Evelio Santana?
The outcome was: Santana’s sentence was VACATED and the case was REMANDED for resentencing consistent with this opinion.
Which court heard United States of America v. Evelio Santana?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (Marion County), IN. The presiding judge was Matthew P. Brookman.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Evelio Santana?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Indianapolis. Defendant's attorney: Julie Chambers.
When was United States of America v. Evelio Santana decided?
This case was decided on June 27, 2025.