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Goins v. Lazaroff

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on October 6, 2014.

Docket No.13-1517
Op. Below6th Cir.

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.

Proceedings & orders timeline

May 2, 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.
May 7, 2014
Application (13A1099) granted by Justice Kagan extending the time to file until June 18, 2014.
Jun 18, 2014
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due July 21, 2014)
Jul 21, 2014
Brief of respondent Alan J. Lazaroff, Warden in opposition filed.
Aug 6, 2014
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 29, 2014.
Oct 6, 2014
Petition DENIED.

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