No. 20-8440
Jerry Douglas, Jr. v. United States
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: criminal-procedure federal-question felon-in-possession felon-possession jury-instruction justification-defense minor-child-safety minor-protection second-amendment
Key Terms:
SocialSecurity Immigration
SocialSecurity Immigration
Latest Conference:
2021-09-27
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Is a defendant entitled to a justification jury instruction on a charge of possession of ammunition in commerce by a felon when the defendant is acting to protect the safety of a minor child?
Question Presented (from Petition)
QUESTION PRESENTED Is a defendant entitled to a justification jury instruction on a charge of possession of ammunition in commerce by a felon when the defendant is acting to protect the safety of a minor child? ii STATEMENT OF RELATED CASES Counsel is unaware of any proceedings directly related to the case in this Court.
Docket Entries
2021-10-04
Petition DENIED.
2021-07-01
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/27/2021.
2021-06-29
Waiver of right of respondent United States of America to respond filed.
2021-06-23
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due July 28, 2021)
Attorneys
United States of America
Brian H. Fletcher — Acting Solicitor General, Respondent
Brian H. Fletcher — Acting Solicitor General, Respondent