United States v. Wong

431 U.S. 174 · Decided May 23, 1977 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. Wong was decided on May 23, 1977 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Chief Justice Warren E. Burger 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. Wong

SCDB identifiers: case 1976-105, docket 1976-105-01.

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