JUDGMENT ISSUED.

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 Chambers v. United States, 555 U.S. ____ (2009). (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of March 27, 2009.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 20, 2009.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 23, 2009.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 16, 2009.

Reply of petitioner James Joseph Brown filed. (Distributed)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of December 12, 2008.

Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed.

Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including November 14, 2008.

Order extending time to file response to petition to and including October 15, 2008.

Response Requested . (Due September 15, 2008)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 29, 2008.

Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due September 2, 2008)

James Joseph Brown, Petitioner, represented by Margaret Foldes

United States, Respondent, represented by Elena Kagan