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ROBBINS v. CALIFORNIA

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Case Basics

Docket No.

80-148

Petitioner

Robbins

Respondent

California

Decided By

Burger Court (1975-1981)

Opinion

453 U.S. 420 (1981)

Argued

Monday, April 27, 1981

Decided

Wednesday, July 1, 1981

Term:

1980-1989
- 1980

Facts of the Case

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Question

None

Argument

Robbins v. California - Oral Argument

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Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Robbins, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Amendment 4: Fourth Amendment

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