WASHINGTON - Reacting to what has been a summer of chaos in lower courts, the Supreme Court said Monday it will clarify whether a June ruling that bars judges from unilaterally increasing jail terms might render current federal sentencing guidelines unconstitutional.
The justices will hear two cases on Oct. 4, the first day of their new term, that address the fallout from Blakely v. Washington, a bombshell ruling from the last days of their previous term.
Details here from Knight-Ridder.