Oyez: Oliver v. United States, 466 U.S. 170 (1984), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

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Oliver v. United States

Docket:	82-15
Citation:	466 U.S. 170 (1984)
Petitioner:	Oliver
Respondent:	United States
Consolidated:	No. 82-1273

Case Media

Abstract

Argument:	Wednesday, November 9, 1983
Decision:	Tuesday, April 17, 1984
Issues:	Criminal Procedure, Search and Seizure
Categories:	criminal, fourth amendment, searches and seizures

Advocates

Alan I. Horowitz	(on behalf of the Respondent United States)
Frank E. Haddad, Jr.	(on behalf of the Petitioner Oliver)
Wayne S. Moss	(on behalf of the Petitioner Maine)
Donna L. Zeegers	(on behalf of the Respondent Thornton)

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: 6 votes for United States, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Amendment 4: Fourth Amendment

Voted with the majority

Burger

Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent

Brennan

Wrote a special concurrence

White

Wrote a dissent

Marshall

Voted with the majority

Blackmun

Wrote the majority opinion

Powell

Voted with the majority

Rehnquist

Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent

Stevens

Voted with the majority

O'Connor

Full Opinion by Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr.

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