No. 23-6399

Michael Salinas v. United States

Lower Court: Ninth Circuit
Docketed: 2023-12-29
Status: Denied
Type: IFP
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: conspiracy controlled-substance controlled-substances criminal-intent criminal-law drug-conspiracy mandatory-minimum mens-rea sentencing sentencing-enhancement
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Latest Conference: 2024-03-15
Question Presented (AI Summary)

Whether, to prove conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance triggering mandatory-minimum and increased-maximum penalties, the government must prove knowledge of drug type and quantity, or at least some form of mens rea

Question Presented (from Petition)

QUESTION PRESENTED Whether, to prove conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance triggering mandatory-minimum and increased-maximum penalties, the government must prove knowledge of drug type and quantity, or at least some form of mens rea. pretix

Docket Entries

2024-03-18
Petition DENIED.
2024-02-22
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/15/2024.
2024-01-26
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2023-12-26
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due January 29, 2024)

Attorneys

Michael Salinas
Kristi A. HughesLaw Office of Kristi A. Hughes, Petitioner
Kristi A. HughesLaw Office of Kristi A. Hughes, Petitioner
United States
Elizabeth B. PrelogarSolicitor General, Respondent
Elizabeth B. PrelogarSolicitor General, Respondent