Hicks v. Miranda

422 U.S. 332 · Decided June 24, 1975 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Hicks v. Miranda was decided on June 24, 1975 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Byron R. White wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Comity, obscenity” in the Judicial Power area.

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Full case caption

Hicks, District Attorney of Orange County, et al. v. Miranda, Dba Walnut Properties, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1974-134, docket 1974-134-01.

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