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Penson v. Ohio

Docket: 87-6116
Citation: 488 U.S. 75 (1988)
Petitioner: Penson
Respondent: Ohio

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, October 12, 1988
Decision: Tuesday, November 29, 1988
Issues: Civil Rights, Indigents, Inadequate Representation by Counsel

Advocates

Gregory L. Ayers (on behalf of the Petitioner)
Mark B. Robinette (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: 8 votes for Penson, 1 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Equal Protection
Wrote a dissent
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Wrote the majority opinion
Stevens
Wrote a regular concurrence
O'Connor
Voted with the majority
Scalia
Voted with the majority
Kennedy
Full Opinion by Justice John Paul Stevens

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