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United States v. Chavez

Docket: 72-1319
Citation: 416 U.S. 562 (1974)
Petitioner: United States
Respondent: Chavez

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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, January 8, 1974
Decision: Monday, May 13, 1974
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Search and Seizure, Crime Control Act

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

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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
Wrote a dissent
Douglas
Voted with the minority, joined Douglas' dissent
Brennan
Voted with the minority, joined Douglas' dissent
Marshall
Voted with the minority, joined Douglas' dissent
Stewart
Wrote the majority opinion
White
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Justice Byron R. White

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