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Sims v. Houston

Petition for certiorari denied on June 3, 2013

Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
12-8906 D. Neb. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2012

Issue: (1) Does this Court"s opinion in Martinez v. Ryan have any application in a jurisdiction which, under the facts of petitioner"s case, mandates that claims of ineffective assistance of counsel be raised in the course of direct appellate review; and (2) if so, does this Court"s opinion in Martinez represent an "extraordinary circumstance" which might entitle a movant to relief under Rule 60(b)(6)?

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
01/24/2013Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due March 28, 2013)
03/06/2013Waiver of right of respondent Robert P. Houston, Director, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services to respond filed.
03/21/2013DISTRIBUTED for Conference of April 12, 2013.
03/27/2013Response Requested . (Due April 26, 2013)
04/22/2013Brief of respondent Robert P. Houston, Director, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services in opposition filed.
05/03/2013Reply of petitioner Michael Joseph Sims filed.
05/08/2013DISTRIBUTED for Conference of May 23, 2013.
05/28/2013DISTRIBUTED for Conference of May 30, 2013.
06/03/2013Petition DENIED.