Daniel Touby et Ux. v. United States

500 U.S. 160 · Decided May 20, 1991 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Daniel Touby et Ux. v. United States was decided on May 20, 1991 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Statutory construction of criminal laws, narcotics and alcohol” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Daniel Touby et Ux. v. United States

SCDB identifiers: case 1990-075, docket 1990-075-01.

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