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Chaffin v. Stynchcombe

Docket: 71-6732
Citation: 412 U.S. 17 (1973)
Petitioner: Chaffin
Respondent: Stynchcombe

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Abstract

Argument: Thursday, February 22, 1973
Decision: Monday, May 21, 1973
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Jury Trial

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for Stynchcombe, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Right to Trial By Jury
Voted with the majority
Burger
Wrote a dissent
Douglas
Voted with the minority, joined Stewart's dissent
Brennan
Wrote a dissent
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote a dissent
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Wrote the majority opinion
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr.

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