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Adams v. Illinois

Docket: 70-5038
Citation: 405 U.S. 278 (1972)
Petitioner: Adams
Respondent: Illinois

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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, December 7, 1971
Decision: Monday, March 6, 1972
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: 5 votes for Illinois, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: retroactive application of a constitutional right
Did not participate
Powell
Did not participate
Rehnquist
Wrote a special concurrence
Burger
Wrote a dissent
Douglas
Wrote the judgment of the Court
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the minority, joined Douglas' dissent
Marshall
Wrote a special concurrence
Blackmun
Judgment of the Court by Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.

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