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Kelechi Collins Umeh v. United States

IFP petition · United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, No. 23-1938 · judgment April 2, 2025

Certiorari denied · October 6, 2025

Question presented

Is it structural error for a trial court to enter a conviction against a defendant who did not expressly waive his right to a jury trial?

For petitioner
Houston Goddard
Goddard Pope PLLC

For respondent
D. John Sauer
Solicitor General

Conference history
Distributed for 1 conference

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24A1216

Oct 06 2025
Petition DENIED.
Aug 07 2025
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/29/2025.
Aug 04 2025
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
Main Document
Jul 24 2025
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due August 28, 2025)
Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis Petition Appendix Proof of Service
Jun 10 2025
Application (24A1216) granted by Justice Jackson extending the time to file until July 31, 2025.
Jun 06 2025
Application (24A1216) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from July 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025, submitted to Justice Jackson.
Main Document Lower Court Orders/Opinions Proof of Service