In re Beebe
In brief
The Court declined review by denying Beebe's petition; it did not decide whether the district court's delay was unlawful or violated due process.
- Where it stands
- Decided
Decided · May 18, 2020
- What it’s about
- The Court denied Beebe’s petition for an original writ of habeas corpus, leaving the Florida judgment and custody in place.
- Who it affects
- Beebe received no Supreme Court order requiring a ruling on his motions, and the Court left his delay and due-process claims unresolved.
Summary: written with AI from the case record.
What it's about
Beebe had argued that his prosecution violated the Double Jeopardy Clause because it involved violating a no-contact condition of probation.
The dispute reached the Supreme Court after the Ninth Circuit denied Beebe's request for an order requiring the district court to act.
Question presented
1. Whether the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit erred in denying Petitioner’s petition for a writ of mandamus to compel the United States District Court for the Southern District of California to rule on Petitioner’s pending motion for a preliminary injunction and motion for summary judgment? 2. Whether the District Court’s failure to rule on Petitioner’s motions for over two years constitutes an abuse of discretion and a violation of Petitioner’s right to due process?
What the Court decided
Holding
Petition DENIED.
What's next
The Supreme Court's action on this docket is finished. The denial did not send the matter back or direct the district court to rule on the motions.
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More questions
- What motions did Beebe say were delayed?
- He identified a request for a temporary court order (a preliminary injunction) and a request to decide the case without a trial (summary judgment).
Sources
Primary materials plus reporting. Best-effort analysis: this explainer relies on a mix of primary materials and trusted secondary sources. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.