United States v. Janis

428 U.S. 433 · Decided July 6, 1976 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. Janis was decided on July 6, 1976 by a vote of 5–3. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Harry A. Blackmun 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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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: John Paul Stevens.

Full case caption

United States et al. v. Janis

SCDB identifiers: case 1975-180, docket 1975-180-01.

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