No. 22-7404

Tomas Jaramillo v. United States

Lower Court: Fifth Circuit
Docketed: 2023-04-28
Status: Denied
Type: IFP
Response WaivedIFP Experienced Counsel
Tags: appeal-rights attorney-client-communication attorney-consultation consultation-duty criminal-appeals criminal-defendant criminal-procedure flores-ortega-standard ineffective-assistance-of-counsel right-to-appeal sentencing
Latest Conference: 2023-06-01
Question Presented (from Petition)

Whether, when a criminal defendant expresses interest in an appeal and concern over the length of his sentence, an attorney who fails to hold a follow-up discussion as he promised has failed to consult within the meaning of Roe v. Flores-Ortega, 528 U.S. 470 (2000).

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Whether an attorney has failed to consult within the meaning of Roe v. Flores-Ortega

Docket Entries

2023-06-05
Petition DENIED.
2023-05-17
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/1/2023.
2023-05-09
Waiver of right of respondent United States of America to respond filed.
2023-04-24

Attorneys

Tomas Jaramillo
Philip J. LynchLaw Offices of Phil Lynch, Petitioner
United States of America
Elizabeth B. PrelogarSolicitor General, Respondent