Stevens v. Marks

383 U.S. 234 · Decided February 28, 1966 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Stevens v. Marks was decided on February 28, 1966 by a vote of 7–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Self-incrimination, immunity from prosecution” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Stevens v. Marks, New York Supreme Court Justice

SCDB identifiers: case 1965-059, docket 1965-059-01.

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