No. 24-6453
Steven Michael Cenephat v. United States
Response WaivedIFP
Latest Conference:
2025-03-07
Question Presented (from Petition)
Does a court, in deciding whether a defendant's prior crime is relevant to the non-character issue of intent under Rule 404(b), need only determine whether the prior crime and the pending charge require proof of the same mental state?
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Does a court, in deciding whether a defendant's prior crime is relevant to the non-character issue of intent under Rule 404(b), need only determine whether the prior crime and the pending charge require proof of the same mental state?
Docket Entries
2025-03-10
Petition DENIED.
2025-02-20
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/7/2025.
2025-02-14
Waiver of United States of right to respond submitted.
2025-02-13
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2025-01-29
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due March 5, 2025)
Attorneys
Steven Cenephat
United States
Sarah M. Harris — Acting Solicitor General, Respondent