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Mcgautha v. California

Docket: 203
Citation: 402 U.S. 183 (1971)
Petitioner: Mcgautha
Respondent: California
Consolidated: No. 204

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Abstract

Argument: Monday, November 9, 1970
Decision: Monday, May 3, 1971
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Extra-Legal Jury Influences, Jurors and Death Penalty

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

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Decision: 6 votes for California, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Due Process
Wrote a dissent, joined Brennan's dissent
Douglas
Wrote a dissent, joined Douglas' dissent
Brennan
Voted with the minority, joined Douglas' dissent, joined Brennan's dissent
Marshall
Wrote a special concurrence
Black
Wrote the majority opinion
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Burger
Full Opinion by Justice John M. Harlan

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