Petition DENIED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of April 17, 2009.

Brief of respondent California in opposition filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due January 14, 2009)

Order extending time to file response to petition to and including March 16, 2009.

Richard Ray Parson, Petitioner, represented by Pamala Sayasane

California, Respondent, represented by Harry Joseph Colombo

California, Respondent, represented by Charles A. French