Shadwick v. City of Tampa

407 U.S. 345 · Decided June 19, 1972 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Shadwick v. City of Tampa was decided on June 19, 1972 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr. 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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Shadwick v. City of Tampa

SCDB identifiers: case 1971-148, docket 1971-148-01.

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