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United States of America v. Randy Platt

Date: 04-01-2025

Case Number: 19-CR-188

Judge: WJM

Court: United States District Court for the District of Colorado (Denver County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Denver

Defendant's Attorney:



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Description:
Denver, Colorado criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assaulting a federal officer.



The Defendant was found guilty and then filed a federa habeas petition to vacate, set-aside, or correct his sentenced pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2255.



A petition under § 2255 must be timely filed. Subsection (f) imposes a one-year limitation period. § 2255(f). Relevant here, the period runs either from when the conviction was final or when the right asserted was initially recognized by

the Supreme Court, whichever is latest. Id. A district court may dismiss a habeas petition sua sponte only if untimeliness is clear from the petition's face. Kilgore v. Att'y Gen. of Colorado, 519 F.3d 1084, 1089 (10th Cir. 2008)
Outcome:
Petition denied.



Affirmed
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Randy Platt?

The outcome was: Petition denied. Affirmed

Which court heard United States of America v. Randy Platt?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Colorado (Denver County), CO. The presiding judge was WJM.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Randy Platt?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Denver. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Denver Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.

When was United States of America v. Randy Platt decided?

This case was decided on April 1, 2025.