United States v. Rylander

460 U.S. 752 · Decided April 19, 1983 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. Rylander was decided on April 19, 1983 by a vote of 8–1. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William H. Rehnquist wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Self-incrimination (general)” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Case details

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Full case caption

United States et al. v. Rylander et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1982-058, docket 1982-058-01.

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