Criminal appeals and post-conviction cases are difficult, and results are never guaranteed. The outcomes below are presented not to suggest that similar results can be achieved in every case, but to demonstrate the nature, scope, and level of experience involved in William Kent’s appellate and post-conviction practice.
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Stinson v. United States
United States Supreme Court – 9–0 decision
William Kent argued and won a unanimous decision before the United States Supreme Court involving the interpretation of the federal sentencing guidelines. The decision has since been cited thousands of times by courts across the country and referenced in later landmark sentencing cases. This case remains one of the most significant appellate victories of his career.
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Conviction and sentence vacated; case remanded for retrial following en banc review by the full court.
Mandatory life sentence vacated; client ultimately released after years of incarceration.
Sentence reduced by more than five years following successful appellate and resentencing advocacy.
Conviction and sentence vacated based on ineffective assistance of counsel and sentencing error.
Thirty-year prison sentence vacated following evidentiary hearing.
Mandatory life sentence vacated and replaced with a significantly reduced sentence.
Conviction and sentence set aside; client released after decades in custody.
Conviction reversed due to trial court error affecting the jury’s consideration of lesser-included offenses.
Guideline range reduced dramatically through successful objections and statutory analysis, resulting in a sentence far below the original exposure.
Client resentenced to time served and released after years in prison.
Sentence reduced by several years following correction of statutory and guideline errors.
In select cases, William Kent has accepted matters pro bono where the legal issue presented was significant and the injustice substantial. These cases have included federal habeas corpus proceedings, constitutional challenges, and sentencing errors resulting in excessive incarceration.
If you are considering a criminal appeal, post-conviction motion, or sentencing advocacy, experienced evaluation matters. Florida criminal appeals and post-conviction matters handled statewide.
Cell Phone 904-662-4419
Office 904-398-8000
Email kent@williamkent.com
