Larry D. Hiibel v. Sixth Judicial District Court of Nevada

542 U.S. 177 · Decided June 21, 2004 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Larry D. Hiibel v. Sixth Judicial District Court of Nevada was decided on June 21, 2004 by a vote of 5–4. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Search and seizure (general)” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Larry D. Hiibel v. Sixth Judicial District Court of Nevada, Humboldt County, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 2003-075, docket 2003-075-01.

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