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Johnson v. United States

Docket: 5247
Citation: 401 U.S. 846 (1971)
Petitioner: Johnson
Respondent: United States

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, March 24, 1971
Decision: Monday, April 5, 1971
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Cruel and Unusual Punishment, Death Penalty

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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 United States, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Writ Improvidently Granted
Did not participate
Burger
Voted with the majority
Black
Voted with the minority, joined Stewart's dissent
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Wrote a dissent
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Per Curiam with Argument

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