Behenna v. United States
Petition for certiorari denied on June 3, 2013
Issue: Whether a servicemember in a combat zone categorically forfeits the right to self-defense as a matter of law by pointing a firearm without authorization at a suspected enemy.
| Date | Proceedings and Orders (key to color coding) |
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| Oct 17 2012 | Application (12A406) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from November 4, 2012 to January 3, 2013, submitted to The Chief Justice. |
| Oct 23 2012 | Application (12A406) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until January 3, 2013. |
| Jan 2 2013 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 4, 2013) |
| Jan 10 2013 | Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed. |
| Jan 16 2013 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 15, 2013. |
| Jan 28 2013 | Response Requested . (Due February 27, 2013) |
| Jan 30 2013 | Consent to the filing of amicus curiae briefs, in support of either party or of neither party, received from counsel for the petitioner |
| Feb 20 2013 | Order extending time to file response to petition to and including March 29, 2013. |
| Feb 27 2013 | Brief amici curiae of Retired Flag and General Officers and Former Department of Defense Official filed. |
| Feb 27 2013 | Brief amicus curiae of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers filed. |
| Mar 18 2013 | Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including April 29, 2013. |
| Apr 29 2013 | Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed. |
| May 13 2013 | Reply of petitioner Michael C. Behenna filed. |
| May 14 2013 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of May 30, 2013. |
| Jun 3 2013 | Petition DENIED. |
