No. 21-7072
Dontrell R. Wise v. United States
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: appellate-review burden-of-proof criminal-conviction criminal-procedure drug-crimes drug-dealing due-process expert-testimony sufficiency-of-evidence
Latest Conference:
2022-03-04
Question Presented (from Petition)
1. A writ of certiorari is requested to determine whether the Second Circuit Court of Appeals erred in affirming Dontrell Wise's conviction which was not supported by sufficient evidence to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
2. A writ of certiorari is requested to determine whether the district court erred in permitting expert testimony regarding the methods and practices of drug dealers.
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether the Second Circuit Court of Appeals erred in affirming Dontrell Wise's conviction which was not supported by sufficient evidence to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
Docket Entries
2022-03-07
Petition DENIED.
2022-02-17
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/4/2022.
2022-02-10
Waiver of right of respondent United States of America to respond filed.
2022-02-03
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due March 10, 2022)
Attorneys
Dontrell Wise
United States of America
Elizabeth B. Prelogar — Solicitor General, Respondent