Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondent GRANTED. (orders list)

Petition DENIED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 26, 2007.

Brief of respondent Ricky Joseph Langley in opposition filed.

Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondent Ricky Joseph Langley.

Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 20, 2007)

Louisiana, Petitioner, represented by Carla S. Sigler

Ricky Joseph Langley, Respondent, represented by Phyllis Elaine Mann