Case Status

SMITH, MELVIN T. v. MASSACHUSETTS (47055)

    Order dated: 06/14/04
    Docket number: 03-8661
    Action:
        The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. CERTIORARI DENIED

SMITH, MELVIN T. v. MASSACHUSETTS (47055)

    Order dated: 11/15/04
    Docket number: 03-8661
    Action:
        The motion of the Acting Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument is granted.

An opinion has been handed down:

• Dissent (Ginsburg)
• Opinion (Scalia)
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