No. 25-6842

Edward Junior Gibbs v. Florida

Lower Court: Florida
Docketed: 2026-02-18
Status: Pending
Type: IFP
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: None
Latest Conference: 2026-05-01
Question Presented (from Petition)

Whether a categorical ban on the possession of firearms by persons with prior felony convictions is unconstitutional as applied to a defendant with non-violent traffic offenses.

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Question not identified.

Docket Entries

2026-04-16
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/1/2026.
2026-04-10
Waiver of right of respondent The State of Florida to respond filed.
2026-03-19
Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including April 20, 2026.
2026-03-17
Motion of The State of Florida for an extension of time submitted.
2026-03-17
Motion to extend the time to file a response from March 20, 2026 to April 20, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.
2026-02-10
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due March 20, 2026)

Attorneys

Edward Junior Gibbs
Maria Elena LauredoLaw Offices of Public Defender Carlos J. Martinez, Petitioner
The State of Florida
Ivy R. GinsbergOffice of the Attorney General, Respondent