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Dunlap v. Idaho

Petition for certiorari denied on October 14, 2014
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
13-1315 Idaho N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2014

Issue: Whether the Confrontation Clause applies to evidence offered by the prosecution to prove statutory aggravating circumstances that establish a defendant's eligibility for the death penalty.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Feb 11 2014Application (13A848) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from February 27, 2014 to April 28, 2014, submitted to Justice Kennedy.
Feb 21 2014Application (13A848) granted by Justice Kennedy extending the time to file until April 28, 2014.
Apr 28 2014Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due May 30, 2014)
May 30 2014Brief amicus curiae of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers filed.
Jun 6 2014Order extending time to file response to petition to and including June 30, 2014.
Jul 15 2014Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including July 30, 2015.
Jul 30 2014Brief of respondent Idaho in opposition filed.
Aug 13 2014DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 29, 2014.
Aug 13 2014Reply of petitioner Timothy Alan Dunlap filed. (Distributed)
Sep 5 2014Record Requested .
Sep 16 2014Record received from the Supreme Court of Idaho. The record is electronic.
Sep 17 2014DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 10, 2014.
Oct 14 2014Petition DENIED.