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Ohio v. Moore

Petition for certiorari denied on October 2, 2017

Docket No. Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
16-1167 N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2017

Issue: (1) Whether Graham v. Florida's categorical rule applies to consecutive, fixed-term prison sentences for multiple non-homicide offenses committed by a juvenile that result in a lengthy aggregate sentence; (2) if Graham's categorical rule applies to consecutive, fixed-term prison sentences for multiple non-homicide offenses, at what point must a juvenile be provided "some meaningful opportunity for release"; and (3) whether Graham applies retroactively to juveniles sentenced to consecutive, fixed-term prison sentences for multiple non-homicide offenses that result in a lengthy aggregate sentence.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
03/22/2017Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due April 26, 2017)
03/31/2017Order extending time to file response to petition to and including May 26, 2017.
05/26/2017Brief of respondent Brandon Moore in opposition filed.
05/26/2017Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondent Brandon Moore.
06/14/2017DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 25, 2017.
10/02/2017Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondent GRANTED.
10/02/2017Petition DENIED.