Petition DENIED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 8, 2010.

Brief of respondent Virginia in opposition filed.

Order extending time to file response to petition to and including December 4, 2009.

Response Requested . (Due November 4, 2009)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 19, 2009.

Waiver of right of respondent Virginia to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 13, 2009)

Christopher Allen, Petitioner, represented by James G. Connell III

Virginia, Respondent, represented by Stephen R. McCullough

Virginia, Respondent, represented by Eugene Murphy