Third Circuit· 4/10/2013

United States v. Corbin Thomas

Citations

713 F.3d 165
2013 WL 1442489
2013 U.S. App. LEXIS 7231

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explaining that § 2255 proceedings, while civil in some respects, are a continuation of the underlying criminal case
Refusing to apply equitable tolling after the plaintiff, instead of following the Court’s instructions, filed a “‘protracted and convoluted series of motions.’”
explaining the District Court retains subject matter jurisdiction to rule on such motions because they are a continuation of the criminal case
finding petitioner not entitled to equitable tolling when there was no support that petitioner acted diligently, nor did he explain the necessity of the material he was deprived of.
“A judicial decision rendered in the absence of a case or controversy is advisory, and federal courts lack power to render advisory opinions.”
“[A]lthough certain aspects of a § 2255 proceeding may be considered civil, a § 2255 proceeding is a continuation of a defendant's federal criminal case.”

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Judges: McKee, Jordan, Vanaskie

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