Michael Yarborough v. Michael Alvarado

541 U.S. 652 · Decided June 1, 2004 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Michael Yarborough v. Michael Alvarado was decided on June 1, 2004 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 “Miranda warnings” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Full case caption

Michael Yarborough, Warden v. Michael Alvarado

SCDB identifiers: case 2003-064, docket 2003-064-01.

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