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Lewis v. United States

Docket: 78-1595
Citation: 445 U.S. 55 (1980)
Petitioner: Lewis
Respondent: United States

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Abstract

Argument: Monday, January 7, 1980
Decision: Wednesday, February 27, 1980
Issues: Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Firearms

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 6 votes for United States, 3 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
Wrote the majority opinion
Blackmun
Voted with the minority, joined Brennan's dissent
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Full Opinion by Justice Harry A. Blackmun

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