| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-445 | Tenn. Crim. App. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | OT 2016 |
Disclosure: Goldstein & Russell, P.C., whose attorneys contribute to this blog in various capacities, is among the counsel to the petitioners in this case.
Issue: Whether the court's decision in Hall v. Florida must be applied retroactively on collateral review.
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| Jul 20 2016 | Application (16A53) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from August 7, 2016 to October 6, 2016, submitted to Justice Kagan. |
| Jul 20 2016 | Application (16A37) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from August 4, 2016 to October 3, 2016, submitted to Justice Kagan. |
| Jul 25 2016 | Application (16A53) granted by Justice Kagan extending the time to file until October 6, 2016. |
| Jul 25 2016 | Application (16A37) granted by Justice Kagan extending the time to file until October 3, 2016. |
| Oct 3 2016 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due November 3, 2016) |
| Nov 1 2016 | Order extending time to file response to petition to and including January 3, 2017. |
| Dec 23 2016 | Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including February 1, 2017. |
| Feb 1 2017 | Brief of respondent Tennessee in opposition filed. |
| Feb 15 2017 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of March 3, 2017. |
| Feb 15 2017 | Reply of petitioners Vincent Sims and Michael Eugene Sample filed. (Distributed) |
| Mar 13 2017 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of March 17, 2017. |
| Mar 20 2017 | Petition DENIED. |
