David Riggins v. Nevada

504 U.S. 127 · Decided May 18, 1992 · Supreme Court of the United States

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David Riggins v. Nevada was decided on May 18, 1992 by a vote of 7–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Extra-legal jury influences, miscellaneous” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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David Riggins v. Nevada

SCDB identifiers: case 1991-070, docket 1991-070-01.

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