No. 25-6469

Charles Grim Rudolph v. United States

Lower Court: Eleventh Circuit
Docketed: 2026-01-02
Status: Denied
Type: IFP
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. KuehneKuehne Davis Law, P.A., Petitioner
United States
D. John SauerSolicitor General, Respondent