Brief of respondent State of Alabama in opposition filed.

Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including March 11, 2020.

Motion to extend the time to file a response from February 10, 2020 to March 11, 2020, submitted to The Clerk.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due February 10, 2020)

Application (19A533) granted by Justice Thomas extending the time to file until January 6, 2020.

Application (19A533) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from November 21, 2019 to January 6, 2020, submitted to Justice Thomas.

John DeBlase, Petitioner, represented by Rachel Philbrick Judge

State of Alabama, Respondent, represented by Beth Jackson Hughes