MANDATE 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 Arizona v. Gant, 556 U. S. ___ (2009). (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of May 1, 2009.

Supplemental brief of petitioner filed. (Distributed)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of April 24, 2009.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of April 17, 2009.

Reply of petitioner Lamont Derrell Carter filed.

Brief of respondent North Carolina in opposition filed.

Response Requested . (Due March 26, 2009)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of March 6, 2009.

Waiver of right of respondent North Carolina to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due February 12, 2009)

Lamont Derrell Carter, Petitioner, represented by Benjamin Dowling-Sendor

North Carolina, Respondent, represented by Thomas J. Pitman