Goins v. Lazaroff
Petition for certiorari denied on October 6, 2014
Issue: Whether an aggregate prison term imposed on a juvenile for non-homicide offenses that does not permit release before 100 years of age constitutes a sentence of life without parole as prohibited by the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- Petition of the day (Maureen Johnston, August 1, 2014)
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 05/02/2014 | Application (13A1099) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from May 19, 2014 to June 18, 2014, submitted to Justice Kagan. |
| 05/07/2014 | Application (13A1099) granted by Justice Kagan extending the time to file until June 18, 2014. |
| 06/18/2014 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due July 21, 2014) |
| 07/21/2014 | Brief of respondent Alan J. Lazaroff, Warden in opposition filed. |
| 08/06/2014 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 29, 2014. |
| 10/06/2014 | Petition DENIED. |