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Whalen v. United States

Docket: 78-5471
Citation: 445 U.S. 684 (1980)
Petitioner: Whalen
Respondent: United States

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Abstract

Argument: November 27-28, 1979
Decision: Wednesday, April 16, 1980
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Double Jeopardy

Advocates

Andrew L. Frey (on behalf of Respondent)
Silas W. Wasserstrom (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: 7 votes for Whalen, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Double Jeopardy
Voted with the minority, joined Rehnquist's dissent
Burger
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Wrote the majority opinion
Stewart
Wrote a special concurrence
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Wrote a special concurrence
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Wrote a dissent
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Full Opinion by Justice Potter Stewart

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