No. 24-7068

Lee Ray Boykin, Jr. v. United States

Lower Court: Fifth Circuit
Docketed: 2025-04-23
Status: Denied
Type: IFP
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: None
Key Terms:
AdministrativeLaw DueProcess JusticiabilityDoctri
Latest Conference: 2025-05-29
Question Presented (from Petition)

1. Did the District Court err by violating Mr. Boykin's fundamental right to a fair trial under the Fifth and Sixth Amendments to the United States Constitution by failing to have Mr. Boykin evaluated by a qualified mental health professional for the purposes of competency determination?

2. Did the District Court err by finding that Mr. Boykin was competent to stand trial in the absence of a report by a credentialed mental health professional?

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Question not identified.

Docket Entries

2025-06-02
Petition DENIED.
2025-05-14
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/29/2025.
2025-05-08
Waiver of United States of right to respond submitted.
2025-05-08
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2025-04-16
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due May 23, 2025)

Attorneys

Lee Ray Boykin, Jr.
Amy Ruth BlalockBlalock Law Firm, Petitioner
United States
D. John SauerSolicitor General, Respondent