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24-7186·SENTENCING

United States v. Gary Hodges

Affirmed
Status
  1. Scheduled
  2. Argued
  3. Opinion Issued (current)
Question Presented

Whether the term "minor" under U.S. Sentencing Guidelines Manual § 2G1.3(b)(5) is ambiguous, allowing court to consult the Guidelines' commentary.

Argument Date
January 30, 2026
Argument Time
9:30 a.m.
Panel
III
Courtroom
Blue Courtroom (Room 339)
Lower Court Judge
Volk

Panel

Judge Agee
Judge Benjamin
Judge Berner

Citation

CaseUnited States v. Gary Hodges, No. 24-7186 (4th Cir. Mar. 25, 2026)
PanelAgee, Benjamin & Berner, JJ.

Arguing Counsel

Jonathan Byrne
per CA4 audio archive
Jennifer Herrald
per CA4 audio archive

Panel That Day

3 of 3 cases argued January 30, 2026 before this panel have been decided.

Opinions

Disposition

Affirmed
March 25, 2026