| ~~~Date~~~ | ~~~~~~~Proceedings and Orders~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
| Sep 6 2011 |
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due October 11, 2011) |
| Oct 6 2011 |
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including November 10, 2011. |
| Nov 3 2011 |
Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including December 12, 2011. |
| Dec 12 2011 |
Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed. |
| Dec 22 2011 |
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 13, 2012. |
| Jan 27 2012 |
Supplemental brief of petitioner William Earl Mefford filed. |
| Feb 3 2012 |
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 17, 2012. |
| Feb 21 2012 |
Motion to proceed in forma pauperis and petition for a writ of certiorari GRANTED. Judgment VACATED and case REMANDED for further consideration in light of Reynolds v. United States, 565 U. S. ___ (2012). |
| Mar 26 2012 |
JUDGMENT ISSUED. |