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United States v. Johnson

Docket: 80-1608
Citation: 457 U.S. 537 (1982)
Petitioner: United States
Respondent: Johnson

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, February 24, 1982
Decision: Monday, June 21, 1982
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Retroactivity

Advocates

Elliott Schulder (on behalf of the Petitioner)
John F. Walter (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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Decision: 5 votes for Johnson, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: retroactive application of a constitutional right
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
Burger
Wrote a regular concurrence
Brennan
Wrote a dissent
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Wrote the majority opinion
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
O'Connor
Full Opinion by Justice Harry A. Blackmun

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