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Wardlow v. Texas

Petition for certiorari denied on July 8, 2020
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
19-8835 Tex. Crim. App. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2019

Issue: Whether the court should consider Wardlow’s case to grant certiorari, vacate the decision of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, and remand for reconsideration in the manner required of that court in Andrus v. Texas.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Jun 23 2020Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due July 27, 2020)
Jun 23 2020Application (19A1065) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Alito.
Jul 06 2020Brief of respondent Texas in opposition filed.
Jul 07 2020Reply of petitioner Billy Joe Wardlow filed.
Jul 08 2020Application (19A1065) referred to the Court.
Jul 08 2020Petition DENIED.
Jul 08 2020Application (19A1065) denied by the Court.