At the Lectern

JULY 23, 2021

The case involves Senate Bill 1437 , which narrowed murder liability under the felony murder theory and the natural and probable consequences doctrine. The court granted review in March 2020. By our count, there are currently 314 grant-and-hold cases waiting for a decision in Lewis. (See See here.).

Cause of Action 49

Cause of Action Felony Calendaring Statute 49

SCOTUSBlog

APRIL 26, 2024

One of those four involves an issue on which the court already is considering 11 other relisted cases: whether the Sixth and 14th Amendments require the use of a 12-person jury to try defendants accused of felonies, rather than the six-person jury Florida affords for many such offenses. If granted, it should make for an interesting argument.

Felony 107

Felony Personal Injury Court Cause of Action 107

SCOTUSBlog

JANUARY 8, 2024

Smith was charged with five felony counts. Texas argues that it is up to Congress to create a cause of action for Fifth Amendment takings clause claims against states, which it has not done. Arizona Department of Public Safety forensic scientist Elizabeth Rast tested the drugs found in the search.

Government 87

Government Statute Court Cause of Action 87

SCOTUSBlog

OCTOBER 14, 2022

After obtaining a warrant to investigate the owner of the page, police arrested Novak under an Ohio law that makes it a felony to “disrupt, interrupt, or impair” police operations. Novak was acquitted at trial.

Court 102

Court Real Estate Cause of Action Felony 102