United States v. Aloyzas Balsys

524 U.S. 666 · Decided June 25, 1998 · Supreme Court of the United States

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United States v. Aloyzas Balsys was decided on June 25, 1998 by a vote of 7–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice David H. Souter wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Self-incrimination, immunity from prosecution” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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United States v. Aloyzas Balsys

SCDB identifiers: case 1997-099, docket 1997-099-01.

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