No. 25-7181

Kevin Loren Daniels v. United States

Lower Court: Sixth Circuit
Docketed: 2026-04-13
Status: Pending
Type: IFP
IFP
Tags: criminal-procedure due-process hobbs-act-robbery interstate-commerce jury-instruction plain-error
Latest Conference: N/A
Question Presented (from Petition)

Whether a district court plainly errs by instructing a jury that "an actual effect on
interstate commerce" is not required to convict an accused of a Hobbs Act robbery of a
retail store?

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Whether a district court plainly errs by instructing a jury that 'an actual effect on interstate commerce' is not required to convict an accused of a Hobbs Act robbery of a retail store?

Docket Entries

2026-03-27
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due May 13, 2026)

Attorneys

Kevin Daniels
Dennis C. Belli — Petitioner
United States
D. John SauerSolicitor General, Respondent