No. 21-7014

Vicente Lopez-Sanchez v. United States

Lower Court: Fifth Circuit
Docketed: 2022-01-31
Status: Denied
Type: IFP
Response WaivedIFP Experienced Counsel
Tags: assault criminal-intent criminal-procedure due-process jury-instruction jury-instructions law-enforcement mens-rea
Latest Conference: 2022-02-25
Question Presented (from Petition)

Whether the district court erred by denying the defense's jury instruction stating that for a finding of guilt, Mr. Lopez had to know that the person assaulted was a law enforcement officer acting within the course of his job duties.

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Whether the district court erred by denying the defense's jury instruction

Docket Entries

2022-02-28
Petition DENIED.
2022-02-10
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/25/2022.
2022-02-03
Waiver of right of respondent United States of America to respond filed.
2022-01-27
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due March 2, 2022)

Attorneys

United States of America
Elizabeth B. PrelogarSolicitor General, Respondent
Vicente Lopez-Sanchez
Michael Scott — Petitioner