Oyez: Michigan v. Lucas, 500 U.S. 145 (1991), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

Michigan v. Lucas

Case Media

Abstract

Argument:	Tuesday, March 26, 1991
Decision:	Monday, May 20, 1991
Issues:	Criminal Procedure, Confrontation

Advocates

Don W. Atkins	(on behalf of the Petitioner)
Mark H. Magidson	(on behalf of the Respondent)
Kenneth W. Starr	(on behalf of the United States, as amicus curiae, supporting the Petitioner)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

Decision: 7 votes for Michigan, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Right to Confront and Cross-Examine, Compulsory Process

Rehnquist

White

Marshall

Blackmun

Stevens

O'Connor

Scalia

Kennedy

Souter

Full Opinion by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

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The Oyez Project, Michigan v. Lucas, 500 U.S. 145 (1991),
available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1990-1999/1990/1990_90_149/>
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