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North Carolina v. Courtney

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on May 26, 2020.

Docket No.19-766
Op. BelowN.C.

Issue

Whether the mistrial exception to the double jeopardy bar applies when, after a mistrial, the government voluntarily dismisses a criminal charge.

Proceedings & orders timeline

Oct 15, 2019
Application (19A437) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from November 14, 2019 to December 13, 2019, submitted to The Chief Justice.
Oct 21, 2019
Application (19A437) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until December 13, 2019.
Dec 12, 2019
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due January 15, 2020)
Jan 3, 2020
Waiver of right of respondent James H. Courtney, III to respond filed.
Jan 15, 2020
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/21/2020.
Jan 17, 2020
Response Requested. (Due February 18, 2020)
Jan 24, 2020
Motion to extend the time to file a response from February 18, 2020 to March 19, 2020, submitted to The Clerk.
Jan 28, 2020
Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including March 19, 2020.
Mar 19, 2020
Brief of respondent James H. Courtney, III in opposition filed.
Mar 19, 2020
Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondent James H. Courtney, III.
Apr 7, 2020
Reply of petitioner North Carolina filed. (Distributed)
Apr 8, 2020
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/24/2020.
Apr 22, 2020
Rescheduled.
Apr 27, 2020
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/1/2020.
Apr 29, 2020
Rescheduled.
May 11, 2020
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/15/2020.
May 13, 2020
Rescheduled.
May 18, 2020
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/21/2020.
May 26, 2020
Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondent GRANTED.
May 26, 2020
Petition DENIED.

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