Rogers v. United States

340 U.S. 367 · Decided February 26, 1951 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Rogers v. United States was decided on February 26, 1951 by a vote of 5–3. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Self-incrimination (general)” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Tom C. Clark.

Full case caption

Rogers v. United States

SCDB identifiers: case 1950-031, docket 1950-031-01.

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