Petition DENIED. (orders list)

Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondent GRANTED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 18, 2011.

Reply of petitioner Missouri filed.

Brief of respondent Miguel Vaca in opposition filed.

Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondent.

Order extending time to file response to petition to and including December 27, 2010.

Response Requested . (Due November 26, 2010)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 29, 2010.

Waiver of right of respondent Miguel Vaca to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 21, 2010)

Missouri, Petitioner, represented by Daniel N. McPherson

Miguel Vaca, Respondent, represented by Susan Lynn Hogan