Moran v. Burbine

475 U.S. 412 · Decided March 10, 1986 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Moran v. Burbine was decided on March 10, 1986 by a vote of 6–3. 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 “Miranda warnings” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Full case caption

Moran, Superintendent, Rhode Island Department of Corrections v. Burbine

SCDB identifiers: case 1985-051, docket 1985-051-01.

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