Cleaton v. Department of Justice
Certiorari Denied
Petition for certiorari denied on December 4, 2017.
Issue
Whether a federal law enforcement officer is "convicted" within the meaning of 5 U.S.C. § 7371 when a guilty plea has been entered but no sentence has been imposed, no judgment has been issued, and the plea can still be withdrawn.
May 12, 2017Application (16A1106) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from May 24, 2017 to June 23, 2017, submitted to The Chief Justice.
May 15, 2017Application (16A1106) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until June 23, 2017.
Jun 23, 2017Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due July 24, 2017)Jul 20, 2017Order extending time to file response to petition to and including August 23, 2017.
Aug 16, 2017Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including September 22, 2017.
Sep 18, 2017Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including October 23, 2017.
Oct 23, 2017Brief of respondent Department of Justice in opposition filed.Nov 7, 2017Reply of petitioner Alesteve Cleaton filed.Nov 8, 2017DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 12/1/2017.
Dec 4, 2017Petition DENIED.
Recommended Citation: Cleaton v. Department of Justice, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/cleaton-v-department-justice/