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Ohio v. Moore

Petition for certiorari denied on October 2, 2017
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
16-1167 Ohio N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2017

Issues: (1) Whether Graham v. Florida's categorical rule applies to consecutive, fixed-term prison sentences for multiple non-homicide offenses committed by a juvenile that result in a lengthy aggregate sentence; (2) if Graham's categorical rule applies to consecutive, fixed-term prison sentences for multiple non-homicide offenses, at what point must a juvenile be provided “some meaningful opportunity for release”; and (3) whether Graham applies retroactively to juveniles sentenced to consecutive, fixed-term prison sentences for multiple non-homicide offenses that result in a lengthy aggregate sentence.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Mar 22 2017Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due April 26, 2017)
Mar 31 2017Order extending time to file response to petition to and including May 26, 2017.
May 26 2017Brief of respondent Brandon Moore in opposition filed.
May 26 2017Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondent Brandon Moore.
Jun 14 2017DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 25, 2017.
Oct 02 2017Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondent GRANTED.
Oct 02 2017Petition DENIED.