No. 23-6399
Michael Salinas v. United States
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: conspiracy controlled-substance controlled-substances criminal-intent criminal-law drug-conspiracy mandatory-minimum mens-rea sentencing sentencing-enhancement
Latest Conference:
2024-03-15
Question Presented (from Petition)
Whether, to prove conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance triggering mandatory-minimum and increased-maximum penalties, the government must prove knowledge of drug type and quantity, or at least some form of mens rea.
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether, to prove conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance triggering mandatory-minimum and increased-maximum penalties, the government must prove knowledge of drug type and quantity, or at least some form of mens rea
Docket Entries
2024-03-18
Petition DENIED.
2024-02-22
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/15/2024.
2024-01-26
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2023-12-26
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due January 29, 2024)
Attorneys
Michael Salinas
Kristi A. Hughes — Law Office of Kristi A. Hughes, Petitioner
United States
Elizabeth B. Prelogar — Solicitor General, Respondent