Supreme Court of Delaware

IMO the Petition of James W. Riley for a Writ of Prohibition

October 30, 2025

Summary

The Court dismissed Riley’s petition for a writ of prohibition because he failed to show either a clear entitlement to relief or the absence of an adequate alternative remedy. The Court held that the Superior Court had jurisdiction over first-degree felony murder and that Riley could have raised his jurisdictional arguments on direct appeal. The Court also denied Riley’s motion for appointment of counsel.