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Sims v. Houston

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on June 3, 2013.

Docket No.12-8906
Op. BelowD. Neb.
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Issue

(1) Does this Court"s opinion in Martinez v. Ryan have any application in a jurisdiction which, under the facts of petitioner"s case, mandates that claims of ineffective assistance of counsel be raised in the course of direct appellate review; and (2) if so, does this Court"s opinion in Martinez represent an "extraordinary circumstance" which might entitle a movant to relief under Rule 60(b)(6)?

Proceedings & orders timeline

Jan 24, 2013
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due March 28, 2013)
Mar 6, 2013
Waiver of right of respondent Robert P. Houston, Director, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services to respond filed.
Mar 21, 2013
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of April 12, 2013.
Mar 27, 2013
Response Requested . (Due April 26, 2013)
Apr 22, 2013
Brief of respondent Robert P. Houston, Director, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services in opposition filed.
May 3, 2013
Reply of petitioner Michael Joseph Sims filed.
May 8, 2013
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of May 23, 2013.
May 28, 2013
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of May 30, 2013.
Jun 3, 2013
Petition DENIED.

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