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ROBERT J. LITTLE, JR. V. UNITED STATES

Case Information: 96-CO-0635
Short Caption:ROBERT J. LITTLE, JR. V. UNITED STATESClassification:Appeals - Criminal Other - Den. Of Post-Conviction Relief
Superior Court or Agency Case Number:F632-90Filed Date:05/13/1996

Opening Event Date:05/13/1996Case Status:Closed
Record Completed:04/20/1998Post-Decision Matter Pending:
Briefs Completed:05/21/1999
Argued/Submitted:01/25/2000
Disposition:Next Scheduled Action:
Mandate Issued:06/01/2000
Costs Waived

Party Information
Appellate RoleParty NameIFPAttorney(s)Arguing AttorneyE-Filer
AppellantRobert J. Little Y
Steven H. SchiffYN
AppelleeUnited StatesN
John R. Fisher NN

Events
Event DateStatusDescriptionResult
05/13/1996NOTICE OF APPEAL filed by: Robert J. Little, Pro-Se 1901 E Street, S.E. Washington, D.C . 20003
06/06/1996APPOINTING COUNSEL/COURT ORDER REFERRAL (CJA) James Patrick Griffin, Esq.
06/17/1996APPELLANT'S DOCKETING STATEMENT
07/19/1996RECORD ON APPEAL
07/19/1996RECORD COMPLETED
08/16/1996ORDER: The brief of appellant shall be filed wit hin 40 days from the date of this order, and the brief of appellee shall be filed within 30 days th ereafter. See D.C. App. R. 31. Any request for an extension of time will be looked upon with disfavor and granted only upon a showing of good cause. (By: GP)
08/28/1996APPELLANT'S MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE BRIEF to
08/29/1996RECEIVED - ltr to AUSA Facciola, from aplt's counsel re pro se motions filed by aplt
10/28/1996LETTER to Garland Pinkston from counsel for appellant regarding his attempts to acquire documents from AUSA John Facciola.
11/05/1996ORD GRANT APLT MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE BRIEF to the extent that the brief of appellant shall be filed within 40 days from the date the supplemental record is filed with this court. FO that counsel for appellant shall, within 15 days from the date of this order, make the necessary arrangements with the Office of Appeals Coordinator, Room 3148, to have the missing documents prepared and transmitted to this court as a supplemental record forthwith. (By: GP)
12/03/1996RECEIVED - copy of ltr to Atty Krackow re documents that were requested
12/11/1996SUPPLEMENTAL RECORD #1 (Pleadings filed in Superior Court)
12/18/1996SUPPLEMENTAL RECORD #2 (Pleadings filed in the Superior Court)
01/10/1997APPELLANT'S ANSWER/RESPONSE- to defendant's pro-se motion to appoint substitute counsel
01/13/1997APPELLANT'S MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURAL MOTION to withdraw counsel and for appointment of new counsel
01/24/1997LETTER referring to counsel the January 13, 1997, motion filed by appellant for withdrawal of counsel and for appointment of other counsel. (JAC)
01/30/1997LETTER filed by appellant's counsel, responding to the the court's letter of January 24, 1997.
03/04/1997ORDER GRANT APLT MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURAL MOTION (pro se) to withdraw counsel and for appointment of new counsel. (MORE)
03/04/1997ORD GRT COUNSEL MO TO WITHDRAW FOR BUSINESS REASONand the appointment of James Patrick Griffin, Esquire, is hereby vacated, and Steven H. Schiff, Esquire, is appointed to represent appellant herein. James Patrick Griffin, Esquire, shall transmit all documents pertaining to this appeal to newly-appointed counsel forthwith. FO that the brief of appellant shall be filed within 40 days from the dateof this order, and the brief of appellee shall be filed within 30 days thereafter. See D.C. App. R. 31. Any request for an extension of time will be looked upon with disfavor and granted only upon a showing of good cause. (By: AMW)
03/04/1997APPOINTING COUNSEL/COURT ORDER REFERRAL (CJA) Steven H. Schiff, Esq.
04/18/1997APPELLANT'S MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURAL MOTION ___ for leave to file motion for extension of time to file brief
04/18/1997RECEIVED - aplt's motion for extension of time to file brief until completion of transcript
05/02/1997ORDER GRANT APLT MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURAL MOTION for leave to file out of time, and the Clerk shall file the lodged motion for extension of time to file the brief. FO that appellant shall, within 20 days from the dat of this order, advise this court, with specificity, of what transcript is still outstanding, and of all actions appellant has taken to assure the transmittal of that transcript to this court. See D.C. App. R. 10. FO that the motion of appellant for an extension of time is hereby held in abeyance pending appellant's response to this order. (By: AMW)
05/02/1997APPELLANT'S MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE BRIEF (vvd)
05/21/1997NOTICE RECEIVED filed by appellant's counsel, further information regarding previously filed motion for extension of time until completion of trial transcript
07/09/1997ORD GRANT APLT MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE BRIEF and the brief of appellant shall be filed within 40 days from the date the transcript is filed with this court. (BY: GPJ)
02/26/1998SUPPLEMENTAL RECORD #3 (11-pgs/pilgram 9/5/91 proc.)
03/27/1998SUPPLEMENTAL RECORD - #4 (93 pgs/Hawkins) 7/8/-9/98 proc.
04/20/1998SUPPLEMENTAL RECORD #5 (Rpt.Trans-7/15-16/91 Proc.134 Pgs.-Rpt. E. Simms).
04/20/1998RECORD COMPLETED
04/20/1998APPELLANT'S MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL (pro se)
04/28/1998LETTER referring to counsel the pro se motion received from appellant on April 20, for appointment of counsel and directing a response within 20 days. (JAC)
05/18/1998LETTER - from aplt's attorney letting court know that, he has contacted Mr. Little and they have resolved the problems
06/10/1998ORDER: The brief of appellant_ shall be filed within 40 days from the date of this order, and the brief of appellee_ shall be filed within 30 days thereafter. See D.C. App. R. 31. (By: GP)
07/21/1998APPELLANT'S MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE BRIEF to 60 days
07/24/1998ORD GRANT APLT MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE BRIEFand the brief of appellant shall be filed on or before September 18, 1998. (By : GP)
09/18/1998APPELLANT'S MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE BRIEF no oppo for 60 days
09/24/1998ORDER: Grant the motion of appellant for an extension of time, and the brief of appellant shall be filed on or before November 17, 1998__________. Any further requests for extensions of time will be looked upon with disfavor and granted only upon a showing of good cause. (By: GP)
11/17/1998APPELLANT'S MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE BRIEF for a 60 day extension (no oppo).
11/25/1998ORDER: Grant the motion of appellant for an extension of time, and the brief of appellant shall be filed on or before January 19, 1999. No further requests for extensions of time will be granted absent a showing of good cause. Failure to comply with this order shall result in counsel's appointment being vacated. (BY: AMW)
01/20/1999APPELLANT'S MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE BRIEF no oppo for 60 days
02/02/1999ORDER: Grant the motion of appellant for an extension of time, and the brief of appellant shall be filed on or before March 22, 1999. No further requests for extensions of time will be granted absent a showing of good cause. Failure to comply with this order shall result in counsel's appointment being vacated. (By: AMW)
03/22/1999APPELLANT'S BRIEF
04/22/1999APPELLEE'S MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE BRIEF no oppo to 5/21/
05/11/1999 On consideration of the consent motion of appellee for an extension of time within which to file the brief, it is ORDERED that the motion is granted, and the brief of appellee_ shall be filed on or before May 21, 1999. (By: GP)
05/21/1999APPELLEE'S BRIEF
05/21/1999BRIEFS COMPLETED
06/10/1999FINAL SCREENING - SUMMARY CALENDAR I
01/25/2000FiledACTION - Argued / Submitted
01/25/2000SUBMITTED (RU,WS,KG)
03/23/2000REVERSED AND REMANDED Opinion
04/05/2000APPELLANT'S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
04/14/2000RECEIVED - attachment to mot for reconsideration
05/11/2000ORDER On consideration of appellant's motion for reconsideration, and the attachment thereto, it is Ordered that the motion for reconsideration is granted only to the extent that this court's opinion filed on March 23, 2000, is hereby amended as follows: On page 6, footnote 4 is deleted. (RZ,WH,KG)
06/01/2000MANDATE ISSUED
10/05/2000LETTER referring to counsel for appellant the Aug. 31 letter received from appellant regarding case. (JAC)
12/08/2000RECEIVED pro se letter from appellant regarding inavailability of court-appointed counsel.
12/13/2000LETTER referring to counsel for appellant the Dec. 8 pro se letter from appellant. (JAC)