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Allen v. Illinois

Docket: 85-5404
Citation: 478 U.S. 364 (1986)
Petitioner: Allen
Respondent: Illinois

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, April 30, 1986
Decision: Tuesday, July 1, 1986
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Self-Incrimination

Advocates

Verlin R. Meinz (on behalf of the petitioner)
Mark L. Rotert (Chicago, Illinois)

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 Illinois, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Self-Incrimination
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the minority, joined Stevens' dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the minority, joined Stevens' dissent
Marshall
Voted with the minority, joined Stevens' dissent
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Wrote the majority opinion
Rehnquist
Wrote a dissent
Stevens
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Full Opinion by Justice William H. Rehnquist

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