No. 19-6391
Robert Chin v. Mark Capozza, Superintendent, State Correctional Institution at Fayette, et al.
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: conspiracy criminal-intent criminal-law due-process homicide malicious-act mens-rea third-degree-murder unintended-consequence unintentional-act
Latest Conference:
2019-12-06
Question Presented (from Petition)
1. Is the due process clause offended where a criminal defendant is found guilty of conspiracy to commit third degree murder, which is a homicide that occurs as the unintended consequence of a málicious act? Can one conspire to commit an unintentional act?
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Is the due process clause offended where a criminal defendant is found guilty of conspiracy to commit third degree murder, which is a homicide that occurs as the unintended consequence of a malicious act? Can one conspire to commit an unintentional act?
Docket Entries
2019-12-09
Petition DENIED.
2019-11-14
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 12/6/2019.
2019-11-05
Waiver of right of respondents Mark Capozza to respond filed.
2019-10-16
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due November 25, 2019)
Attorneys
Mark Capozza
Nancy Winkelman — District Attorney's Office, Respondent
Robert Chin
Robert Chin — Petitioner