No. 26-5664 *** CAPITAL CASE ***
 
Title: Derek Sales, Petitioner
v.
Arkansas
Docketed: September 24, 2026
Linked with: 26A56
Lower Ct: Supreme Court of Arkansas
   Case Numbers: (CR-07-1308)
   Decision Date: April 23, 2026
 
Proceedings and Orders
Jul 08 2026 Application (26A56) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from July 22, 2026 to September 20, 2026, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh.
Main Document Lower Court Orders/Opinions Proof of Service
Jul 15 2026 Application (26A56) granted by Justice Kavanaugh extending the time to file until September 20, 2026.
Sep 21 2026 Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due October 26, 2026)
Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis Petition Appendix Proof of Service
Oct 22 2026 Motion to extend the time to file a response from October 26, 2026 to November 25, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.
Main Document
Oct 23 2026 Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including November 25, 2026.
Attorneys
Attorneys for Petitioner
Timothy Patrick Kane
Counsel of Record
Federal Community Defender Office
601 Walnut Street
Curtis Center, Suite 545 West
Philadelphia, PA 19106

timothy_kane@fd.org
Ph: 215-928-0520
Party name: Derek Sales


Attorneys for Respondent
Christian Scholfield Harris
Counsel of Record
Arkansas Attorney General
101 West Capitol
Little Rock, AR 72201

christian.harris@arkansasag.gov
Ph: 501-682-8108
Party name: Derek Sales v. State of Arkansas