Davis v. Montana
Petition for certiorari denied on January 17, 0017
Issue: Whether a criminal defendant charged with an offense punishable by incarceration is denied due process when he is tried by a non-lawyer judge and when the defendant has no opportunity for a de novo trial before a judge who is a lawyer.
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- Petition of the day (Kate Howard, August 18, 2016)
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 07/22/2016 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due August 25, 2016) |
| 08/08/2016 | Waiver of right of respondent Montana to respond filed. |
| 08/24/2016 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 26, 2016. |
| 09/12/2016 | Response Requested . (Due October 12, 2016) |
| 09/21/2016 | Order extending time to file response to petition to and including November 14, 2016. |
| 10/12/2016 | Brief amicus curiae of A.J.Z. Law Firm filed. |
| 11/14/2016 | Brief of respondent Montana in opposition filed. |
| 11/22/2016 | Reply of petitioner Kelly Davis filed. |
| 11/30/2016 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 6, 2017. |
| 01/09/2017 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 13, 2017. |
| 01/17/2017 | Petition DENIED. |