No. 23-6908

Shawn Christy v. United States

Lower Court: Third Circuit
Docketed: 2024-03-06
Status: Denied
Type: IFP
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: court-procedure criminal-procedure due-process ineffective-assistance judgment-of-acquittal judicial-discretion judicial-error pro-se right-to-counsel self-representation sentencing-review
Key Terms:
FifthAmendment JusticiabilityDoctri
Latest Conference: 2024-04-12
Question Presented (from Petition)

1. Did the district court error in not permitting Mr. Christy to represent himself?
Suggested Answer: Yes.

2. Did the district court error in not granting the defendant's motion for judgement of acquittal and/or motion for a new trial?
Suggested Answer: Yes.

3. Was the defendant's sentence harsh and excessive?
Suggested Answer: Yes.

4. Did the Court of Appeals error in not recusing Judge Bibas?
Suggested Answer: Yes.

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Did the district court error in not permitting Mr. Christy to represent himself?

Docket Entries

2024-04-15
Petition DENIED.
2024-03-21
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/12/2024.
2024-03-12
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2024-03-01
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due April 5, 2024)

Attorneys

Shawn Christy
Salvatore C. Adamo — Petitioner
United States
Elizabeth B. PrelogarSolicitor General, Respondent