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UNITED STATES v. SOTELO

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Case Basics

Docket No.

76-1800

Petitioner

United States

Respondent

Sotelo

Decided By

Burger Court (1975-1981)

Opinion

436 U.S. 268 (1978)

Argued

Wednesday, February 22, 1978

Decided

Monday, May 22, 1978

Term:

1970-1979
- 1977

Facts of the Case

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Question

None

Argument

United States v. Sotelo - Opinion Announcement

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Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for United States, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Internal Revenue Code

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