DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/26/2021.

Motion to delay distribution of the petition for a writ certiorari until March 10, 2021 granted.

Motion of petitioner to delay distribution of the case under Rule 15.5 from February 3, 2021 to March 10, 2021, submitted to The Clerk.

Brief of respondent State of Louisiana in opposition filed.

Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including January 19, 2021. See Rule 30.1.

Motion to extend the time to file a response from November 18, 2020 to January 18, 2021, submitted to The Clerk.

Response Requested. (Due November 18, 2020)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/30/2020.

Waiver of right of respondent State of Louisiana to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 1, 2020)

Willie Gipson, Petitioner, represented by Yaira S. Dubin

State of Louisiana, Respondent, represented by Elizabeth Baker Murrill