Lopez v. Smith
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-946 | 9th Cir. | Not Argued | Oct 6, 2014 | TBD | TBD | OT 2014 |
Holding: Because the Supreme Court"s caselaw does not clearly establish that a prosecutor"s focus on one theory of liability can render earlier notice of another theory of liability inadequate, the decision of the court of appeals granting habeas relief is reversed.
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- Petition of the day (Maureen Johnston, August 20, 2014)
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 02/05/2014 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due March 10, 2014) |
| 02/27/2014 | Waiver of right of respondent Marvin Vernis Smith to respond filed. |
| 03/19/2014 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of April 4, 2014. |
| 03/26/2014 | Response Requested . (Due April 25, 2014) |
| 04/14/2014 | Order extending time to file response to petition to and including May 27, 2014. |
| 05/27/2014 | Brief of respondent Marvin Vernis Smith in opposition filed. |
| 06/06/2014 | Reply of petitioner Raul Lopez, Warden filed. |
| 06/10/2014 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 26, 2014. |
| 06/30/2014 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 30, 2014. |
| 07/07/2014 | Record Requested . |
| 07/15/2014 | Partial record received from the U.S.C.A. 9th Circuit (2 boxes). The remaining record is electronic. |
| 09/22/2014 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 29, 2014. |
| 10/06/2014 | Petition GRANTED. Judgment REVERSED and case REMANDED. (Detached Opinion) |
| 11/07/2014 | JUDGMENT ISSUED. |
| 11/18/2014 | The record has been returned to U.S.C.A. 9th Circuit. |