Smith v. United State of America
Plaintiff: Rodrecus M. Smith
Defendant: United State of America
Case Number: 3:2020cv00791
Filed: September 14, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Presiding Judge: Waverly D Crenshaw
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Vacate Sentence
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2255
Jury Demanded By: None
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Date Filed Document Text
October 6, 2020 TN State Bar status verified as active for Michael C. Holley and Philip H. Wehby admitted to this court. (vh)
October 5, 2020 Filing 5 NOTICE of Appearance by Philip H. Wehby on behalf of United State of America (Wehby, Philip)
October 5, 2020 Filing 4 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael C. Holley on behalf of Rodrecus M. Smith (Holley, Michael)
September 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER: Before the Court is Petitioner's Motion to Vacate his sentence (Doc. No. #1 ) in criminal case number 3:15-cr-000147-3. Pursuant to Rule 4 of the Rules Governing Section 2255 Cases in the United States District Courts (the "2255 Rules") the Court has initially reviewed the petition and it does not plainly appear that Petitioner is not entitled to relief. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3006A(a)(2)(B), the Court finds that the interests of justice require counsel be appointed for Petitioner. Accordingly, the Court APPOINTS the Federal Public Defender to represent Petitioner. On or before November 16, 2020, appointed counsel shall file an amended petition on behalf of Petitioner. On or before December 31, 2020, Respondent shall file a response to the amended petition in accordance with Rule 5 of the 2255 Rules. On or before January 14, 2021, Petitioner may file an optional reply in accordance with Rule 5(d) of the 2255 Rules. Signed by Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 9/30/2020. (xc:Pro se party by regular mail. ) (vh)
September 16, 2020 Filing 2 NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (kc)
September 16, 2020 Filing 1 MOTION to Vacate, Set Aside or Correct Sentence (2255), filed by Rodrecus M. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Memorandum)(kc)

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Defendant: United State of America
Represented By: Philip H. Wehby
Represented By: Brent Adams Hannafan
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Plaintiff: Rodrecus M. Smith
Represented By: Henry Alan Martin
Represented By: Michael C. Holley
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