| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-9173 | Okla. Crim. App. | Not Argued | Oct 11, 2016 | n/a | Per Curiam | OT 2016 |
Holding: The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals erred in concluding that it was not bound by the Supreme Court’s holding in Booth v. Maryland that the Eighth Amendment prohibits a capital-sentencing jury from considering testimony by a victim’s family members about the crime, the defendant, and the appropriate sentence.
Judgment: Vacated and remanded in a per curiam opinion on October 11, 2016. Justice Thomas filed a concurring opinion, in which Justice Alito joined.
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| Feb 18 2016 | Application (15A875) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from February 29, 2016 to April 29, 2016, submitted to Justice Sotomayor. |
| Feb 26 2016 | Application (15A875) granted by Justice Sotomayor extending the time to file until April 29, 2016. |
| Apr 29 2016 | Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due June 2, 2016) |
| Jun 2 2016 | Brief of respondent Oklahoma in opposition filed. |
| Jun 16 2016 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 26, 2016. |
| Oct 3 2016 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 7, 2016. |
| Oct 11 2016 | Motion to proceed in forma pauperis and petition for a writ of certiorari GRANTED. Judgment VACATED and case REMANDED. Justice Thomas, with whom Justice Alito joins, concurring. Opinion per curiam. (Detached Opinion) |
| Nov 14 2016 | JUDGMENT ISSUED. |
| Nov 14 2016 | MANDATE ISSUED. |
