No. 25-6469
Charles Grim Rudolph v. United States
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: burden-of-proof constructive-possession criminal-firearms-offense dominion-and-control felon-in-possession reasonable-doubt
Latest Conference:
2026-02-20
Question Presented (from Petition)
In a prosecution for knowing possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, does the government satisfy its burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt based on constructive possession due to the mere proximity to a firearm without proof of actual knowledge and the ability to exercise dominion or control over the firearm?
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether the government can prove constructive possession of a firearm by a convicted felon based solely on proximity without demonstrating actual knowledge and ability to control the weapon
Docket Entries
2026-02-23
Petition DENIED.
2026-01-15
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/20/2026.
2026-01-13
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2025-12-29
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due February 2, 2026)
Attorneys
Charles Grim Rudolph
Benedict P. Kuehne — Kuehne Davis Law, P.A., Petitioner
United States
D. John Sauer — Solicitor General, Respondent