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United States of America v. Edward Dale, et al.

Date: 10-24-2025

Case Number: 92-CR-81127

Judge: David M. Lawson

Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (Wayne County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Detroit

Defendant's Attorney:

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Description:
Detroit, Michigan, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants with conspiracies

involving both powder and crack cocaine and several homicides.



The Defendant had their sentences reduced as a result of the First Step Act of 2018.



Outcome:
The Government appealed.



First Step Act allows resentencing on some, but not all, non-covered offenses, specifically only those that are part of a sentencing package, the Circuit Court VACATED the sentences imposed on resentencing and REMANDED for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Edward Dale, et al.?

The outcome was: The Government appealed. First Step Act allows resentencing on some, but not all, non-covered offenses, specifically only those that are part of a sentencing package, the Circuit Court VACATED the sentences imposed on resentencing and REMANDED for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

Which court heard United States of America v. Edward Dale, et al.?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (Wayne County), MI. The presiding judge was David M. Lawson.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Edward Dale, et al.?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Detroit. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Detroit Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.

When was United States of America v. Edward Dale, et al. decided?

This case was decided on October 24, 2025.