United States Supreme Court Certiorari Granted

Opinions Filed in March 2012

Florida v. Harris

Whether an alert by a narcotics detection dog is sufficient to establish probable cause to search a vehicle.

Area(s) of Law:
  • Criminal Procedure

Ryan v. Gonzalez

Whether an indigent death row inmate is entitled to stay the federal habeas proceedings he initiated if he is not competent to assist counsel.

Area(s) of Law:
  • Habeas Corpus

Tibbals v. Carter

Whether a prisoner who has been sentenced to death has a "right to competence" and if so whether a federal court may stay habeas proceedings indefinitely.

Area(s) of Law:
  • Habeas Corpus

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