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Scott v. United States

Docket: 76-6767
Citation: 436 U.S. 128 (1978)
Petitioner: Scott
Respondent: United States

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, March 1, 1978
Decision: Monday, May 15, 1978
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Search and Seizure, Crime Control Act

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 7 votes for United States, 2 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
Voted with the majority
Burger
Wrote a dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the minority, joined Brennan's dissent
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Wrote the majority opinion
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Full Opinion by Justice William H. Rehnquist

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