No. 20-6122
Jerome Capelton v. United States
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: aiding-abetting aiding-and-abetting categorical-approach circuit-split criminal-law criminal-liability first-circuit joint-venture mens-rea realistic-probability sentencing
Key Terms:
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Latest Conference:
2020-12-04
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether the First Circuit's application of the 'realistic probability' standard conflicts with other circuits
Question Presented (from Petition)
QUESTION PRESENTED FOR REVIEW 1. Whether the First Circuit’s application of the “realistic probability” standard in Mr. Capelton’s case, where the elements of Massachusetts “joint venture” liability were facially broader than generic aiding and abetting, conflicts with its application by other circuits? i
Docket Entries
2020-12-07
Petition DENIED.
2020-11-12
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 12/4/2020.
2020-11-05
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2020-10-13
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due November 23, 2020)
Attorneys
Jerome Capelton
Samia Hossain — Federal Public Defender Office, Petitioner
Samia Hossain — Federal Public Defender Office, Petitioner
United States
Jeffrey B. Wall — Acting Solicitor General, Respondent
Jeffrey B. Wall — Acting Solicitor General, Respondent