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Cleaton v. Department of Justice

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Petition for certiorari denied on December 4, 2017
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
16-1548 Fed. Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2017

Issue: Whether a federal law enforcement officer is “convicted” within the meaning of 5 U.S.C. § 7371 when a guilty plea has been entered but no sentence has been imposed, no judgment has been issued, and the plea can still be withdrawn.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
May 12 2017Application (16A1106) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from May 24, 2017 to June 23, 2017, submitted to The Chief Justice.
May 15 2017Application (16A1106) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until June 23, 2017.
Jun 23 2017Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due July 24, 2017)
Jul 20 2017Order extending time to file response to petition to and including August 23, 2017.
Aug 16 2017Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including September 22, 2017.
Sep 18 2017Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including October 23, 2017.
Oct 23 2017Brief of respondent Department of Justice in opposition filed.
Nov 07 2017Reply of petitioner Alesteve Cleaton filed.
Nov 08 2017DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 12/1/2017.
Dec 04 2017Petition DENIED.