MANDATE ISSUED. (orders list)

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 Davis v. Washington, 547 U. S. ___ (2006). (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 16, 2007.

Reply of petitioner Ricardo Guevara filed.

Brief of respondent California in opposition filed.

Order extending time to file response to petition to and including January 12, 2007.

Response Requested . (Due December 13, 2006)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of November 21, 2006.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due October 23, 2006)

Ricardo Guevara, Petitioner, represented by Carlo Andreani

California, Respondent, represented by Carl N. Henry

California, Respondent, represented by William W. Lockyer