United States Supreme Court

For the purpose of starting the clock on 28 U.S.C. section 2255's one-year limitation period, a judgment of conviction becomes final when the time expires for filing a petition for certiorari contesting the appellate court's affirmation of the conviction.

Appellate Information

• Decided 03/04/2003
• Published 03/04/2003

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• United States Supreme Court

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