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Fikes v. Alabama

Docket: 53
Citation: 352 U.S. 191 (1957)
Petitioner: Fikes
Respondent: Alabama

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Abstract

Argument: Thursday, December 6, 1956
Decision: Monday, January 14, 1957
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Involuntary Confession

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Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 6 votes for Fikes, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Due Process
Wrote the majority opinion
Warren
Voted with the majority
Black
Voted with the minority, joined Harlan's dissent
Reed
Wrote a regular concurrence
Frankfurter
Voted with the majority
Douglas
Voted with the minority, joined Harlan's dissent
Burton
Voted with the majority
Clark
Wrote a dissent
Harlan
Voted with the majority, joined Frankfurter's concurrence
Brennan
Full Opinion by Chief Justice Earl Warren

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