No. 18-8082
Elton Lee Baker, Sr. v. Florida
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: attempt charging-information criminal-attempt criminal-conviction criminal-procedure due-process mens-rea strict-liability
Latest Conference:
2019-04-26
Question Presented (from Petition)
CAN A CITIZEN BE CONVICTED OF AN UNCHARGED CRIME OF ATTEMPT OF THE PRIMARY CHARGES IN THE CHARGING INFORMATION WITHOUT THE ATTEMPT STATUTE BEING INCLUDED IN THE CHARGING INFORMATION?
2. CAN A CITIZEN BE CONVICTED OF A STATUTE WHICH ARE STRICT LIABILITY CRIME, REQUIRING NO "MENS REA" REQUIREMENT?
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Can a citizen be convicted of an uncharged crime of attempt of the primary charges in the charging information without the attempt statute being included in the charging information?
Docket Entries
2019-04-29
Petition DENIED.
2019-04-18
Waiver of right of respondent Florida to respond filed.
2019-04-11
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/26/2019.
2018-09-10
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due March 25, 2019)
Attorneys
Elton Lee Baker, Sr.
Elton Lee Baker Sr. — Petitioner
Florida
Wesley Heidt — Respondent