Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by National District Attorneys Association GRANTED. (orders list)

Petition DENIED. (orders list)

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

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of March 21, 2008.

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

Brief of respondent Brian K. Siler in opposition filed.

Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by National District Attorneys Association.

Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 22, 2008)

Ohio, Petitioner, represented by Ramona Rogers

Brian K. Siler, Respondent, represented by Jill E. Stone

National District Attorneys Association, Amicus Curiae, represented by Mary E. Sawicki