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Castillo v. United States
Citations: 529 U.S. 1015; 120 S. Ct. 1455Docket: No. 99-658
Court: Supreme Court of the United States; March 19, 2000; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court
Certiorari was granted by the Fifth Circuit for the case involving petitioners Brad Eugene Branch and Renos Lenny Avraam. The Law Enforcement Alliance of America was granted leave to file an amicus curiae brief. Both petitioners were granted leave to proceed in forma pauperis, allowing them to continue the case without the burden of court fees. Richard G. Ferguson from Waco, Texas, was appointed as counsel for Brad Eugene Branch, while John F. Carroll, Esq. from San Antonio, Texas, was appointed as counsel for Renos Lenny Avraam. Requests for expenses and attorney’s fees for both petitioners were denied without prejudice, allowing for potential future requests.