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Burgett v. Texas

Docket: 53
Citation: 389 U.S. 109 (1967)
Petitioner: Burgett
Respondent: Texas

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, October 18, 1967
Decision: Monday, November 13, 1967
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Right to Counsel

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Facts of the Case

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Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

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Decision: 6 votes for Burgett, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Right to Counsel
Wrote the majority opinion
Douglas
Wrote a regular concurrence
Warren
Voted with the majority
Fortas
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the minority, joined Harlan's dissent
Black
Voted with the minority, joined Harlan's dissent
White
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Wrote a dissent
Harlan
Full Opinion by Justice William O. Douglas

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