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Thomas v. Louisiana Department of Social Services

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on June 27, 2011.

Docket No.10-1171
Op. Below5th Circuit

Issue

Whether Heck v. Humphrey (1994), which requires a prisoner to favorably overturn his conviction before suing for damages, applies when circumstances - such as a short period of incarceration or sentence of probation - render federal habeas relief unavailable?

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