Rippo v. Baker
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-6316 | Nev. | Not Argued | Mar 6, 2017 | n/a | Per Curiam | OT 2016 |
Holding: In reviewing Michael Rippo's application for state postconviction relief -- contending under the due process clause of the 14th Amendment that his trial judge, the target of a federal bribery probe, could not have impartially adjudicated the case -- the Nevada Supreme Court did not ask the question required by precedent: whether, considering all the circumstances alleged, the risk of bias was too high to be constitutionally tolerable.
Judgment: Vacated and remanded in a per curiam opinion on March 6, 2017.
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| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| Aug 4 2016 | Application (16A133) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from August 17, 2016 to October 3, 2016, submitted to Justice Kennedy. |
| Aug 9 2016 | Application (16A133) granted by Justice Kennedy extending the time to file until October 3, 2016. |
| Oct 3 2016 | Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due November 4, 2016) |
| Nov 2 2016 | Brief of respondent Renee Baker, Warden in opposition filed. |
| Nov 15 2016 | Reply of petitioner Michael Damon Rippo filed. (Distributed) |
| Nov 16 2016 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of December 2, 2016. |
| Nov 23 2016 | Record Requested . |
| Dec 6 2016 | Record received from the Supreme Court of Nevada. The record is electronic. |
| Dec 8 2016 | Record received from the Eighth Judicial District Court, Las Vegas, NV. The record is electronic and portions are SEALED. |
| Dec 15 2016 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 6, 2017. |
| Jan 9 2017 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 13, 2017. |
| Jan 17 2017 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 19, 2017. |
| Feb 6 2017 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 17, 2017. |
| Feb 21 2017 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 24, 2017. |
| Feb 27 2017 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of March 3, 2017. |
| Mar 6 2017 | Motion to proceed in forma pauperis and petition for a writ of certiorari GRANTED. Judgment VACATED and case REMANDED. Opinion per curiam. (Detached Opinion) |
| Apr 7 2017 | JUDGMENT ISSUED. |
| Apr 7 2017 | MANDATE ISSUED. |
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