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Lassiter v. Department Of Social Services

Docket: 79-6423
Citation: 452 U.S. 18 (1981)
Petitioner: Lassiter
Respondent: Department Of Social Services

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Abstract

Argument: Monday, February 23, 1981
Decision: Monday, June 1, 1981
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Right to Counsel
Categories: juveniles, right to counsel

Advocates

Leowen Evans (on behalf of the Petitioner pro hac vice)
Thomas Russell Odom (on behalf of the Respondent)
Steven Mansfield Shaber (on behalf of North Carolina as amicus curiae)

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 Department Of Social Services, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Right to Counsel
Wrote a regular concurrence
Burger
Voted with the minority, joined Blackmun's dissent
Brennan
Wrote the majority opinion
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the minority, joined Blackmun's dissent
Marshall
Wrote a dissent
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Wrote a dissent
Stevens
Full Opinion by Justice Potter Stewart

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