Petition DENIED.

Reply of petitioner Michael Patino filed. (Distributed)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 9, 2015.

Brief of respondent Rhode Island in opposition filed.

Response Requested . (Due November 24, 2014)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 31, 2014.

Waiver of right of respondent Rhode Island to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due October 22, 2014)

Michael Patino, Petitioner, represented by George J. West

Rhode Island, Respondent, represented by Aaron L. Weisman