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Simpson v. United States

Docket: 76-5796
Citation: 435 U.S. 6 (1978)
Petitioner: Simpson
Respondent: United States
Consolidated: No. 76-5761

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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, November 1, 1977
Decision: Tuesday, February 28, 1978
Issues: Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Bank Robbery

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 8 votes for Simpson, 1 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 18 U.S.C. 2113
Voted with the majority
Burger
Wrote the majority opinion
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Wrote a dissent
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Full Opinion by Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.

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