The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied, and the petition for a writ of habeas corpus is dismissed. See Rule 39.8. (orders list)

Waiver of right of respondent Louisiana to respond filed.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 27, 2009.

Petition for writ of habeas corpus and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed.

, Petitioner, represented by Felix Price

Party name:, Petitioner, represented by Felix Price

, Respondent, represented by Donna Rau Andrieu

Party name:, Respondent, represented by Donna R. Andrieu

, Respondent, represented by Donna R. Andrieu