Skinner v. Louisiana

393 U.S. 473 · Decided January 27, 1969 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Skinner v. Louisiana was decided on January 27, 1969 by a vote of 6–3. SCDB codes the disposition as “petition denied or appeal dismissed.” The decision was issued per curiam (an unsigned opinion of the Court). SCDB classifies its main issue as “Right to counsel” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Skinner et al. v. Louisiana

SCDB identifiers: case 1968-041, docket 1968-041-01.

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