The decision, by a vote of 6 to 3, did not split along ideological lines. The majority opinion... concluded that a criminal defendant must meet a series of criminal history conditions to qualify for relief.
The case delved into whether one type of criminal history alone disqualifies a person from a lighter sentence or if all three must be present for disqualification. Justice Kagan's opinion adopted the tone of an English teacher.
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