United States v. Vickie S. Cabrales

524 U.S. 1 · Decided June 1, 1998 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. Vickie S. Cabrales was decided on June 1, 1998 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Venue” in the Judicial Power area.

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United States v. Vickie S. Cabrales

SCDB identifiers: case 1997-073, docket 1997-073-01.

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