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Boyde v. California

Docket: 88-6613
Citation: 494 U.S. 370 (1990)
Petitioner: Boyde
Respondent: California

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, November 28, 1989
Decision: Monday, March 5, 1990
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Cruel and Unusual Punishment, Death Penalty

Advocates

Dennis A. Fischer (on behalf of the Petitioner, (appointed by this Court))
Frederick R. Millar, Jr. (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: 5 votes for California, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Amendment 8: Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Wrote the majority opinion
Rehnquist
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote a dissent
Marshall
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Blackmun
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Stevens
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Voted with the majority
Scalia
Voted with the majority
Kennedy
Full Opinion by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist

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