On April 18, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court held that its landmark criminal sentencing decision in Johnson v. United States must be applied retroactively. The justices decided Welch v. United States by a vote of 7-1.
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March 12, 2026 | SCOTUS Rejects Delaware Affidavit of Merit Requirement
On April 18, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court held that its landmark criminal sentencing decision in Johnson v. United States must be applied retroactively. The justices decided Welch v. United States by a vote of 7-1.