Amanda Mitchell v. United States

526 U.S. 314 · Decided April 5, 1999 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Amanda Mitchell v. United States was decided on April 5, 1999 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Self-incrimination (general)” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Amanda Mitchell v. United States

SCDB identifiers: case 1998-044, docket 1998-044-01.

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