SHEA v. LOUISIANA

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Case Basics
Docket No. 
82-5920
Petitioner 
Shea
Respondent 
Louisiana
Decided By 
Burger Court (1981-1986)
Opinion 
470 U.S. 51 (1985)
Argued 
Wednesday, November 7, 1984
Decided 
Wednesday, February 20, 1985
Advocates
Paul Joseph Carmcuche
(on behalf of the Respondent)
Frances Baker Jack
(on behalf of the Petitioner)
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Facts of the Case 

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Question 

None

Conclusion 
Decision: 5 votes for Shea, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: retroactive application of a constitutional right

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