Salsburg v. Maryland

346 U.S. 545 · Decided January 11, 1954 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Salsburg v. Maryland was decided on January 11, 1954 by a vote of 7–1. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Harold H. Burton wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Search and seizure (general)” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Stanley F. Reed.

Full case caption

Salsburg v. Maryland

SCDB identifiers: case 1953-023, docket 1953-023-01.

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