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Diaz v. United States

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Pending petition
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
23-14 9th Cir. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Issue: Whether in a prosecution for drug trafficking — where an element of the offense is that the defendant knew she was carrying illegal drugs — Federal Rule of Evidence 704(b) permits a governmental expert witness to testify that most couriers know they are carrying drugs and that drug-trafficking organizations do not entrust large quantities of drugs to unknowing transporters.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Apr 28 2023Application (22A954) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from June 1, 2023 to July 1, 2023, submitted to Justice Kagan.
May 02 2023Application (22A954) granted by Justice Kagan extending the time to file until July 1, 2023.
Jun 30 2023Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due August 4, 2023)
Jul 26 2023Motion to extend the time to file a response from August 4, 2023 to September 4, 2023, submitted to The Clerk.
Jul 27 2023Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including September 5, 2023. See Rule 30.1.