Maryland v. Craig

497 U.S. 836 · Decided June 27, 1990 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Maryland v. Craig was decided on June 27, 1990 by a vote of 5–4. The Court vacated 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 “Confrontation of witnesses” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Maryland v. Craig

SCDB identifiers: case 1989-141, docket 1989-141-01.

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