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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, February 22, 1994
Decision: Wednesday, March 30, 1994
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Retroactivity

Advocates

Miguel A. Estrada (as amicus curiae, supporting the Respondent)
Michael Pescetta (on behalf of the Petitioner)
Dan M. Seaton (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: 7 votes for Powell, 2 vote(s) against
Voted with the minority, joined Thomas' dissent
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Voted with the majority
Scalia
Voted with the majority
Kennedy
Voted with the majority
Souter
Wrote a dissent
Thomas
Wrote the majority opinion
Ginsburg
Full Opinion by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Cite this page

The Oyez Project, Powell v. Nevada, 511 U.S. 79 (1994),
available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1990-1999/1993/1993_92_8841/>
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