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Shields v. Kentucky

Petition for certiorari denied on March 6, 2023

Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
22-450 Ky. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2022

Issue: When, if ever, a preliminary hearing provides an "adequate opportunity" for cross-examination under the Sixth Amendment's confrontation clause.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
08/30/2022Application (22A198) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from September 14, 2022 to November 11, 2022, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh.
09/06/2022Application (22A198) granted by Justice Kavanaugh extending the time to file until November 11, 2022.
11/10/2022Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due December 15, 2022)
12/14/2022Waiver of right of respondent Kentucky to respond filed.
12/15/2022Brief amicus curiae of Richard D. Friedman filed.
12/15/2022Brief amicus curiae of Rutherford Institute filed.
12/15/2022Brief amicus curiae of VanHo Law filed.
12/21/2022DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/6/2023.
12/27/2022Response Requested. (Due January 26, 2023)
01/26/2023Brief of respondent Kentucky in opposition filed.
02/15/2023DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/3/2023.
02/15/2023Reply of petitioner Gregory Shields filed. (Distributed)
03/06/2023Petition DENIED.