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Estelle v. Smith

Docket: 79-1127
Citation: 451 U.S. 454 (1981)
Petitioner: Estelle
Respondent: Smith

Case Media

Abstract

Oral Argument: Wednesday, October 8, 1980
Decision: Monday, May 18, 1981
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Self-Incrimination; Criminal Procedure, Right to Counsel

Advocates

Anita Ashton (on behalf of the Petitioner)
Joel Berger (on behalf of the Respondent)

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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Full Opinion: Criminal Procedure, Self-Incrimination: 9 - 0
Voted with the majority, authored an opinion
Burger
Voted with the majority, authored a concurrence
Brennan
Voted with the majority, authored a special concurrence
Stewart
Voted with the majority, joined Burger's opinion
White
Voted with the majority, authored a concurrence
Marshall
Voted with the majority, joined Burger's opinion
Blackmun
Voted with the majority, joined Stewart's special concurrence
Powell
Voted with the majority, authored a special concurrence
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority, joined Burger's opinion
Stevens

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