Loper v. Beto
404 U.S. 821 | SCOTUS | 1971
C. A. 5th Cir. Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis granted. Certiorari granted limited to Question 1 presented by the petition which reads as follows:
“1. Does the use of prior, void convictions for impeachment purposes deprive a criminal defendant of due process of law where their use might well have influenced the outcome of the case?”