Thomas v. Louisiana Department of Social Services
Petition for certiorari denied on June 27, 2011
Issue: Whether Heck v. Humphrey (1994), which requires a prisoner to favorably overturn his conviction before suing for damages, applies when circumstances - such as a short period of incarceration or sentence of probation - render federal habeas relief unavailable?
Briefs and Documents
Certiorari-stage documents
