Walter v. Pennsylvania
Petition for certiorari denied on January 25, 2016
Issue: Whether, in all cases, the imposition of a sentence of death violates the Eighth Amendment"s prohibition against cruel and unusual punishments.
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 10/08/2015 | Application (15A403) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from October 18, 2015 to November 17, 2015, submitted to Justice Alito. |
| 10/14/2015 | Application (15A403) granted by Justice Alito extending the time to file until November 17, 2015. |
| 11/12/2015 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due December 17, 2015) |
| 12/02/2015 | Consent to the filing of amicus curiae briefs, in support of either party or of neither party, received from counsel for the petitioner |
| 12/14/2015 | Brief of respondent Pennsylvania in opposition filed. |
| 12/14/2015 | Brief amici curiae of Social Scientists filed. |
| 12/16/2015 | Brief amicus curiae of Witness to Innocence filed. |
| 12/16/2015 | Brief amici curiae of The Bar of Ireland, et al. filed. |
| 12/23/2015 | Reply of petitioner Shonda Walter filed. |
| 12/30/2015 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 15, 2016. |
| 01/15/2016 | Rescheduled. |
| 01/19/2016 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 22, 2016. |
| 01/25/2016 | Petition DENIED. |