The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The brief of petitioner is to be filed on or before Wednesday, February 20, 2008. The brief of respondent is to be filed on or before Wednesday, March 19, 2008. A reply brief, if any, is to be filed in accordance with Rule 25.3 of the Rules of this Court.