Problem: Fred has been convicted in a state trial court of first-degree murder for the premeditated killing of two people in a drive by shooting. After a full jury trial, the jury convicted him of first-degree murder. The judge at sentencing ordered that he be executed for his crime. With his attorney, he is beginning work on his appeal.
Question: If the state court makes a final decision to uphold his conviction and sentence, what process must he follow to request the U.S. Supreme Court to consider his case?