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CASTILLO v. UNITED STATES

No. 99-658.

530 U.S. 120 (2000)

120 S.Ct. 2090

147 L.Ed.2d 94

CASTILLO et al. v. UNITED STATES

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 5, 2000.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Stephen P. Halbrook argued the cause for petitioners. With him on the briefs were John F. Carroll, Richard G. Ferguson, Stanley Rentz, and Steven R. Rosen.

Assistant Attorney General Robinson argued the cause for the United States. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Waxman, Deputy Solicitor General Dreeben, Edward C. DuMont, and Joseph C. Wyderko.*

Justice Breyer delivered the opinion of the Court.†

In this case we once again decide whether words in a federal criminal statute create offense elements (determined by a jury) or sentencing factors (determined by a judge). See Jones v. United States, 526 U.S. 227 (1999); AlmendarezTorres v. United States, 523 U.S. 224 (1998). The statute...

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