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Burks v. United States

Docket: 76-6528
Citation: 437 U.S. 1 (1978)
Petitioner: Burks
Respondent: United States

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Abstract

Argument: Monday, November 28, 1977
Decision: Wednesday, June 14, 1978
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Double Jeopardy

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

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Decision: 8 votes for Burks, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Double Jeopardy
Did not participate
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the majority
Powell
Wrote the majority opinion
Burger
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger

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