South Dakota v. Neville

459 U.S. 553 · Decided February 22, 1983 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

South Dakota v. Neville was decided on February 22, 1983 by a vote of 7–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Self-incrimination (general)” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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South Dakota v. Neville

SCDB identifiers: case 1982-028, docket 1982-028-01.

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