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UNITED STATES v. CHAVEZ

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Case Basics

Docket No.

72-1319

Petitioner

United States

Respondent

Chavez

Decided By

Burger Court (1972-1975)

Opinion

416 U.S. 562 (1974)

Argued

Tuesday, January 8, 1974

Decided

Monday, May 13, 1974

Term:

1970-1979
- 1973

Facts of the Case

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Question

None

Argument

United States v. Chavez - Opinion Announcement

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Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for United States, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets, National Firearms, Organized Crime Control, Comprehensive Crime Control, or Gun Control Acts, except for RICO (q.v.) portion

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