United States v. Bishop

412 U.S. 346 · Decided May 29, 1973 · Supreme Court of the United States

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United States v. Bishop was decided on May 29, 1973 by a vote of 8–1. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Harry A. Blackmun wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Extra-legal jury influences, jury instructions” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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United States v. Bishop

SCDB identifiers: case 1972-130, docket 1972-130-01.

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