Question Presented (from Petition)
Whether defense counsel may concede an element of an offense over the defendant's objection, where the concession is reasonably designed to advance the defendant's objective of obtaining an acquittal.
Question Presented (AI Summary)
When guilt is the sole issue for the jury, is it ever permissible for counsel to make the unilateral decision to concede an element of the offense charged?
Docket Entries
2026-01-12
Petition DENIED.
2025-12-16
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/9/2026.
2025-12-11
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2025-12-02
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due January 5, 2026)
2025-11-24
Application (25A600) granted by Justice Alito extending the time to file until January 2, 2026.
2025-11-18
Application (25A600) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from December 3, 2025 to January 2, 2026, submitted to Justice Alito.
Attorneys
Raymon Walters
Ephraim Alexander McDowell — Cooley LLP, Petitioner
United States
D. John Sauer — Solicitor General, Respondent