MANDATE ISSUED. (orders list)

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 McDonald v. Chicago, 561 U.S. ___ (2010). (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 8, 2010.

Reply of petitioner Jason Loadholt filed.

Brief of respondent Massachusetts in opposition filed.

Response Requested . (Due September 13, 2010)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 27, 2010.

Waiver of right of respondent Massachusetts to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due August 6, 2010)

Jason Loadholt, Petitioner, represented by Richard B. Klibaner

Massachusetts, Respondent, represented by Susanne G. Reardon