Namet v. United States

373 U.S. 179 · Decided May 13, 1963 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Namet v. United States was decided on May 13, 1963 by a vote of 7–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Potter Stewart wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Self-incrimination (general)” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Namet v. United States

SCDB identifiers: case 1962-100, docket 1962-100-01.

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