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Ex parte Samuel Arthur Thompson PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Samuel Arthur Thompson v. State of Alabama) (Mobile Circuit Court: CC-98-72.60 and CC-98-73.60 Criminal Appeals: CR-2022-0981).

Citation: Not availableDocket: SC-2024-0334

Court: Supreme Court of Alabama; July 12, 2024; Alabama; State Supreme Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Supreme Court of Alabama issued a judgment on July 12, 2024, regarding the petition for a writ of certiorari filed by Samuel Arthur Thompson. The court reviewed the petition related to Thompson's prior case against the State of Alabama, originating from the Mobile Circuit Court. The court denied the writ without issuing an opinion. Justices Mendheim, Parker (Chief Justice), and Justices Shaw, Bryan, and Mitchell concurred with the decision. The court's judgment is certified effective immediately, and the costs associated with this case are to be taxed as specified by Alabama Rules of Appellate Procedure. The clerk of the Supreme Court, Megan B. Rhodebeck, officially certified the record of the judgment.

Legal Issues Addressed

Concurrence of Justices in Denial

Application: The decision to deny the writ of certiorari was concurred by all participating justices of the court.

Reasoning: Justices Mendheim, Parker (Chief Justice), and Justices Shaw, Bryan, and Mitchell concurred with the decision.

Denial of Writ of Certiorari

Application: The Supreme Court of Alabama denied the petition for a writ of certiorari filed by Samuel Arthur Thompson without issuing an opinion.

Reasoning: The court denied the writ without issuing an opinion.

Immediate Certification of Judgment

Application: The court's judgment was certified to be effective immediately by the clerk of the Supreme Court.

Reasoning: The court's judgment is certified effective immediately, and the costs associated with this case are to be taxed as specified by Alabama Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Taxing of Costs

Application: The costs associated with the case are to be taxed according to the Alabama Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Reasoning: The costs associated with this case are to be taxed as specified by Alabama Rules of Appellate Procedure.