Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
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17-270 | 6th Cir. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | OT 2017 |
Disclosure: Vinson & Elkins LLP, whose attorneys contribute to this blog in various capacities, is among the counsel to the petitioner in this case.
Issue: Whether, under the Speedy Trial Act, time engaged in a plea negotiation that does not result in a finalized plea agreement is automatically excludable as “other proceedings concerning the defendant” under 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(1), as four circuits hold; or whether such time is excludable only if the district court makes case-specific “ends of justice” findings under 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7), as four other circuits hold.
Date | Proceedings and Orders |
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Jun 07 2017 | Application (16A1205) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from June 18, 2017 to August 17, 2017, submitted to Justice Kagan. |
Jun 07 2017 | Application (16A1205) granted by Justice Kagan extending the time to file until August 17, 2017. |
Aug 17 2017 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 20, 2017) |
Sep 15 2017 | Order extending time to file response to petition to and including October 20, 2017. |
Oct 13 2017 | Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including November 30, 2017. |
Nov 30 2017 | Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed. |
Dec 19 2017 | Reply of petitioner Jimmie Eugene White, II filed. (Distributed) |
Dec 20 2017 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/5/2018. |
Jan 08 2018 | Petition GRANTED. Judgment VACATED and case REMANDED for further consideration in light of the confession of error by the Solicitor General in his brief for the United States filed on November 30, 2017. |
Feb 09 2018 | JUDGMENT ISSUED. |
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