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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 8 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from United States v. Jackson.

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1 United States v. Jackson Anchor
ca11 · 1995
green “generally, we do not allow a defendant to collaterally attack in the sentence proceeding convictions being used to enhance his sentence.” 4
2 United States v. Phillips
ca11 · 1997
green “collateral attacks on prior convictions are allowed in federal sentencing proceedings in one narrow circumstance only: when the conviction was obtained in violation of the defendant's right to counsel.” 4

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