Legal Opinion
Robert L. Streetman v. James A. Lynaugh, Director, Texas Department of Corrections, Respondent
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided January 6, 1988No. 88-2004PublishedCited by 23 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
2Per curiam
Petitioner Robert L. Streetman alleges that his sentence of death is scheduled for execution on Thursday, January 7, 1988, at 12:01 a.m. On Wednesday, January 6, 1988, Streetman moved this Court to enforce an allegedly outstanding order of this Court staying execution of his death sentence. At the same time, Streetman applied in the alternative for leave to proceed in forma pauperis, for a certificate of probable cause to appeal, and for a stay of execution. For the reasons assigned below, we deny the motion for enforcement. Further, we grant leave to proceed in for-ma pauperis and…
3Cases cited21 opinions
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4Cited by23 opinions
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