Maryland v. Alonzo Jay King, Jr.

569 U.S. 435 · Decided June 3, 2013 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Maryland v. Alonzo Jay King, Jr. was decided on June 3, 2013 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed 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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Maryland, Petitioner v. Alonzo Jay King, Jr.

SCDB identifiers: case 2012-050, docket 2012-050-01.

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