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Viorel Pricop v. United States

IFP petition · United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, No. 24-3733 · judgment November 5, 2025

Certiorari denied · June 15, 2026

Question presented

Did the Ninth Circuit misconstrue this Court’s precedent on the difference between a “claim” and an “argument” when it ruled Mr. Pricop’s sentencing claim was waived on appeal?

Counsel of record

For petitioner
Hanni M. Fakhoury
Moeel Lah Fakhoury LLP

For respondent
D. John Sauer
Solicitor General

Case

Conference history
Distributed for 1 conference

Proceedings

Jun 15 2026
Petition DENIED.
May 27 2026
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/11/2026.
May 21 2026
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
Main Document
Apr 15 2026
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due May 26, 2026)
Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis Petition Appendix Proof of Service