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Hill v. California

Docket: 51
Citation: 401 U.S. 797 (1971)
Petitioner: Hill
Respondent: California

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Abstract

Argument: Monday, January 19, 1970
Reargument: Wednesday, October 21, 1970
Decision: Monday, April 5, 1971
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Retroactivity

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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 Seniority)

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Decision: 6 votes for California, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: retroactive application of a constitutional right
Did not participate
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the majority
Black
Wrote a dissent
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Wrote the majority opinion
White
Voted with the minority, joined Harlan's dissent
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Full Opinion by Justice Byron R. White

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