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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, November 12, 1968
Decision: Monday, March 24, 1969
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Retroactivity

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for United States, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Amendment 4: Fourth Amendment
Did not participate
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Warren
Wrote a special concurrence
Black
Wrote a dissent
Douglas
Wrote a dissent
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Wrote the majority opinion
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote a dissent
Fortas
Full Opinion by Justice Potter Stewart

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The Oyez Project, Desist v. United States, 394 U.S. 244 (1969),
available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1960-1969/1968/1968_12/>
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