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GEORGE LEON ADAMS V. UNITED STATES

Case Information: 97-CF-0633
Short Caption:GEORGE LEON ADAMS V. UNITED STATESClassification:Appeals - Criminal Felony - Homicide
Lead:97-CF-0633Consolidated: 99-CO-0583
Superior Court or Agency Case Number:F6136-95Filed Date:02/27/1997

Opening Event Date:02/27/1997Case Status:Closed
Record Completed:12/19/1997Post-Decision Matter Pending:
Briefs Completed:11/23/1999
Argued/Submitted:05/17/2000
Disposition:Next Scheduled Action:
Mandate Issued:09/01/2000

Party Information
Appellate RoleParty NameIFPAttorney(s)Arguing AttorneyE-Filer
AppellantGeorge Leon Adams NPro SeN
AppelleeUnited StatesN
Deborah L. Connor YN
John R. Fisher NN

Events
Event DateStatusDescriptionResult
02/27/1997NOTICE OF APPEAL filed by: James Klein 252999 202 628-1200
04/30/1997APPOINTING COUNSEL/COURT ORDER REFERRAL (CJA) Richard S. Stolker, Esq.
05/12/1997APPELLANT'S DOCKETING STATEMENT (RT ordered)
05/19/1997APPELLANT'S MOTION TO HOLD CASE IN ABEYANCE
05/20/1997RECORD ON APPEAL
05/30/1997ORDER GRANT APLT MOTION TO HOLD CASE IN ABEYANCE and this appeal is hereby stayed pending further order of this court. If the motion in the trial court is denied, review of that denial may be sought only by filing a separate notice of appeal, after which the appeals will be consolidated. See Hall v. US, 559 A.2d 1321, 1322 (D.C. 1989). FO that counsel for appellant shall, within 10 days from the date of this order, provide this court with a copy of the D.C. Code 23-110 motion that is filed in the trial court. FO that, while the motion is pending in the trial court, counsel for appellant shall advise this court every 3 months, with the first such report due on September 16, 1997, as to the status of the proceedings in the trial court. Counsel for appellant shall advise this court in writing within 15 days after the disposition of the motion. (By: AMW)
06/30/1997RECEIVED - courtsey copy of order to prepare transcripts under the criminal justice act from superior court
07/11/1997SUPPLEMENTAL RECORD #1 (313 pages--M. L. Simon) (11/25-27/96 proc.)
07/15/1997SUPPLEMENTAL RECORD #2 (111 pages--M. L. Simon) (12/4/96 proc.)
07/16/1997SUPPLEMENTAL RECORD #3 (149-pgs/ramos 12/3/96 proc)
10/02/1997SUPPLEMENTAL RECORD #4 (14-pgs/tape 1/29/97 proc.)
12/04/1997ORDERED that counsel for appellant shall, within 15 days from the date of this order, file the status statement, accompanied by a motion for leave to file the status statement out of time. The motion should set forth good cause for the failure either to timely file the status statement or to request an extension of time within which to do so. Failure to comply with this order shall result in counsel's appointment being vacated. (BY: AMW)
12/17/1997APPELLANT'S MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURAL MOTION for leave to file status report no oppo
12/17/1997RECEIVED - status report
12/19/1997SUPPLEMENTAL RECORD - #5 (245 pgs/Franklin) 12/2/96 proc.
12/19/1997RECORD COMPLETED
01/07/1998ORDERED that the motion is granted, and the lodged status statement is filed. (BY: GP)
01/07/1998STMT/STATUS REPORT RE PENDING TRIAL COURT MOTION
06/08/1998pro se MOTION TO WITHDRAW FOR BUSINESS REASONS filed by: (Adams)
06/11/1998RECEIVED pro se motion for appt of new counsel
06/11/1998LETTER referring to counsel for appellant the June 8 pro se motion of appellant to withdraw counsel. (JAC)
06/15/1998ORDERED that counsel for appellant shall, within 15 days from the date of this order, file the status statement, accompanied by a motion for leave to file the status statement out of time. The motion should set forth good cause for the failure either to timely file the status statement or to request an extension of time within which to do so. Failure to comply with this order shall result in counsel's appointment being vacated. By: AMW
07/22/1998APPELLANT'S MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURAL MOTION for leave to file statement of counsel out of time
07/22/1998RECEIVED - aplt's statement re status of 23-110
07/31/1998ORDER GRANT APLT MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURAL MOTION for leave to file the lodged status statement. (GP)
07/31/1998STATEMENT FILED
07/31/1998ORDERED, that, while this motion remains pending in the trial court, counsel for appellant shall advise this court every 3 months, with the next report due on November 1, 1998, as to the status of the proceedings in the trial court. Cousnel for appellant shall advise this court within 15 days after the disposition of the motion. If the motion in the trial court is denied, review of that denial may be sought only by filing a separate notice of appeal, after which the appeals will be consolidated. See Hall v. US, 559 A.2d 1321, 1322 (D.C. 1989). (GP)
10/30/1998STMT/STATUS REPORT RE PENDING TRIAL COURT MOTION
11/18/1998STMT/STATUS REPORT RE PENDING TRIAL COURT MOTION attaching copy of the 23-110 motion filed in the trial court. ta
02/08/1999STMT/STATUS REPORT RE PENDING TRIAL COURT MOTION
05/03/1999STMT/STATUS REPORT RE PENDING TRIAL COURT MOTION
05/26/1999ORDERED: Sua sponte, that the stay entered by this court on May 30, 1997, in appeal number 97-Cf-633, is hereby vacated. (By: AMW)
05/26/1999PROCEED WITH APPEAL, NO LONGER ON HOLD/STAYED
05/26/1999ORDER, SUA SPONTE, CONSOLIDATING APPEALS 97-CF-633 and 99-CO-583 for all purposes herein. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Richard S. Stolker, Esquire, is appointed to represent appellant in appeal number 99-CO-583. It is FURTHER ORDERED that appellant shall, within 10 days from the date of this order, file the docketing statement in appeal number 99-CO-583. (By: AMW)
05/28/1999RECORD ON APPEAL for 99 co 583
06/07/1999APPELLANT'S DOCKETING STATEMENT (99 co 583) (No RT ordered)
06/11/1999 It appearing that the complete record on appeal has been filed with this court, it is ORDERED that 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)
07/22/1999APPELLANT'S MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE BRIEF to August 21, 1999 (no oppo).
07/27/1999 On consideration of the motion of appellant_ for an extension of time within which to file the brief, and there appearing to be no opposition thereto, it is ORDERED that the motion is granted, and the brief of appellant shall be filed on or before August 23, 1999. (BY: JAC for GPJ)
08/23/1999APPELLANT'S MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE BRIEF no oppo to 9/20/99
09/07/1999 On consideration of the uncontested motion of appellant for an extension of time within which to file the brief, it is ORDERED that the motion is granted, and the brief of appellant shall be filed on or before September 20, 1999. Any further requests for extensions of time will be looked upon with disfavor and granted only a showing of good cause. (By: GP)
09/23/1999RECEIVED - aplt's brief
09/23/1999APPELLANT'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE BRIEF no oppo
10/01/1999ORDER: Grant motion of appellant for leave to file the brief, and the lodged brief of appellant is filed. F/O that the brief of appellee shall be filed on or before October 26, 1999. (BY: GP)
10/01/1999APPELLANT'S BRIEF
10/22/1999APPELLEE'S MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE BRIEF no oppo to 11/9
11/02/1999ORD GRANT APLE MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE BRIEF and the brief of appellee shall be filed on or before November 9, 1999. (BY: GPJ)
11/08/1999APPELLEE'S MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE BRIEF to 11/23/99.
11/12/1999 On consideration of the motion of appellee_ for an extension of time within which to file the brief, and there appearing to be no opposition thereto, it is ORDERED that the motion is granted, and the brief of appellee_ shall be filed on or before November 23, 1999. Any further requests for extensions of time will be looked upon with disfavor and granted only upon a showing of good cause. (BY: GPJ)
11/23/1999APPELLEE'S BRIEF
11/23/1999BRIEFS COMPLETED
12/08/1999FINAL SCREENING - SUMMARY CALENDAR I
04/03/2000CALENDAR NOTICE SENT
05/17/2000FiledACTION - Argued / Submitted
05/17/2000SUBMITTED (SC,GL,WS)
05/19/2000AFFIRMED MOJ (SC,GL,WS)
05/24/2000CJA ATTORNEY'S QUALLS LETTER
06/07/2000APLT MO TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE PET FOR REHEARING
06/13/2000ORD GRT APLT MO TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE PET FOR REH within 30 days from the date of this order. (WA)
06/30/2000APPELLANT'S MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL
07/13/2000MOTION TO RECALL THE MANDATE (PRO SE) Denied
07/20/2000ORDER On consideration of appellant's pro se request for appointment of new counsel and for an extension of time, it is ORDERED that appellant's pro se request for appointment of new counsel is denied. It is Further Ordered that appellant's request for extension of time to file petition is granted to the extent that appellant's petition for rehearing shall be filed within 14 days from the date of this order. (SC,GL,WH)
08/04/2000RECEIVED letter from appellant pleading for appointment of counsel
08/28/2000ORD DENYING MOTION TO RECALL MANDATE (MORE)
08/28/2000ORDER DENYING APLT MO FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL (SCGLWH)
09/01/2000MANDATE ISSUED
09/18/2000LETTER to appellant in response to his letter regarding the filing of a petition for rehearing. (JAC)
04/03/2003RECEIVED - SR #1 (9 pgs/Hogue) 4/4/96 proc.