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Buchanan v. Kentucky

Docket: 85-5348
Citation: 483 U.S. 402 (1987)
Petitioner: Buchanan
Respondent: Kentucky

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Monday, January 12, 1987
Decision: Wednesday, June 24, 1987
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Extra-Legal Jury Influences, Jurors and Death Penalty

Advocates

Kevin Michael McNally (on behalf of the Petitioner)
David A. Smith (on behalf of 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: 6 votes for Kentucky, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Right to Trial By Jury
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote a dissent
Marshall
Wrote the majority opinion
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Stevens
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Voted with the majority
Scalia
Full Opinion by Justice Harry A. Blackmun

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