United States v. Havens

446 U.S. 620 · Decided May 27, 1980 · Supreme Court of the United States

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United States v. Havens was decided on May 27, 1980 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Byron R. White wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Self-incrimination (general)” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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United States v. Havens

SCDB identifiers: case 1979-094, docket 1979-094-01.

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