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Benton v. Maryland

Docket: 201
Citation: 395 U.S. 784 (1969)
Petitioner: Benton
Respondent: Maryland

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Abstract

Argument: Monday, March 24, 1969
Decision: Monday, June 23, 1969
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Double Jeopardy
Categories: criminal, double jeopardy, jurisdiction

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 6 votes for Benton, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Double Jeopardy
Voted with the majority
Warren
Wrote a special concurrence
White
Voted with the majority
Black
Wrote a dissent
Harlan
Voted with the minority, joined Harlan's dissent
Stewart
Wrote the majority opinion
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Douglas
Full Opinion by Justice Thurgood Marshall

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