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Illinois v. Vitale

Docket: 78-1845
Citation: 447 U.S. 410 (1980)
Petitioner: Illinois
Respondent: Vitale

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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, January 8, 1980
Decision: Thursday, June 19, 1980
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Double Jeopardy

Advocates

Lawrence G. Dirksen (on behalf of the Respondent)
James S. Veldman (on behalf of the Petitioner)

Facts of the Case

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Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for Illinois, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Double Jeopardy
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the minority, joined Stevens' dissent
Brennan
Voted with the minority, joined Stevens' dissent
Stewart
Wrote the majority opinion
White
Voted with the minority, joined Stevens' dissent
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Wrote a dissent
Stevens
Full Opinion by Justice Byron R. White

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