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Bearden v. Georgia

Docket: 81-6633
Citation: 461 U.S. 660 (1983)
Petitioner: Bearden
Respondent: Georgia

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, January 11, 1983
Decision: Tuesday, May 24, 1983
Issues: Civil Rights, Indigents, Payment of Fine

Advocates

James H. Lohr (appointed by this Court, pro hac vice)
George M. Weaver ()

Facts of the Case

None

Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

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Decision: 9 votes for Bearden, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Equal Protection
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Wrote a special concurrence
White
Voted with the majority, joined White's concurrence
Powell
Voted with the majority, joined White's concurrence
Burger
Wrote the majority opinion
O'Connor
Voted with the majority, joined White's concurrence
Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

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