No. 23-64
Bennie Charles Phillips, Jr. v. United States, et al.
Response Waived
Tags: attempted-robbery criminal-attempt criminal-law federal-criminal-law hobbs-act mens-rea mere-preparation substantial-step uniform-test
Key Terms:
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Latest Conference:
2023-09-26
Related Cases:
23-5238
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Question Presented (from Petition)
1. What particularized standard should be adopted to create a uniform test for when conduct surpasses "mere preparation" and constitutes a "substantial step" for purposes of an attempted Hobbs Act robbery?
Question Presented (AI Summary)
What particularized standard should be adopted to create a uniform test for when conduct surpasses 'mere preparation' and constitutes a 'substantial step' for purposes of an attempted Hobbs Act robbery?
Docket Entries
2023-10-02
Petition DENIED.
2023-08-09
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/26/2023.
2023-07-31
Waiver of right of respondents United States, et al. to respond filed.
2023-07-20
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due August 23, 2023)
Attorneys
Bennie Charles Phillips, Jr.
Susan Jeanne Clouthier — Clouthier Law, PLLC, Petitioner
United States, et al.
Elizabeth B. Prelogar — Solicitor General, Respondent