Muniz v. Hoffman

422 U.S. 454 · Decided June 25, 1975 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Muniz v. Hoffman was decided on June 25, 1975 by a vote of 5–4. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Byron R. White wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Jury trial right” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Full case caption

Muniz et al. v. Hoffman, Regional Director, National Labor Relations Board

SCDB identifiers: case 1974-139, docket 1974-139-01.

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