No. 23-6399
Michael Salinas v. United States
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. Hughes — Law Office of Kristi A. Hughes, Petitioner
Kristi A. Hughes — Law Office of Kristi A. Hughes, Petitioner
United States
Elizabeth B. Prelogar — Solicitor General, Respondent
Elizabeth B. Prelogar — Solicitor General, Respondent