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Heath v. Alabama

Docket: 84-5555
Citation: 474 U.S. 82 (1985)
Petitioner: Heath
Respondent: Alabama

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, October 9, 1985
Decision: Tuesday, December 3, 1985
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Double Jeopardy

Advocates

Ronald J. Allen (on behalf of the petitioner)
William Duncan Little, III (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: 7 votes for Alabama, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Double Jeopardy
Voted with the majority
Burger
Wrote a dissent, joined Marshall's dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote a dissent, joined Brennan's dissent
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Wrote the majority opinion
O'Connor
Full Opinion by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

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