United States v. Manuel Flores-Montano
Decided March 30, 2004. William Hubbs Rehnquist delivered the opinion of the Court.
Docket 02-1794 · 541 U.S. 149 (2004) · Cited 217 times
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How the Justices voted
Decided 9–0.
Majority · 8
Concurring · 1
- Stephen Gerald Breyer · filed a concurring opinion
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Precedents cited
Supreme Court decisions this opinion relies on, ordered by how often it cites each. Cases in our collection link through; others are named.
- United States v. Montoya De Hernandez · 473 U.S. 531 (1985)
- United States v. Villamonte-Marquez · 462 U.S. 579 (1983)
- United States v. Ramsey · 431 U.S. 606 (1977)
- Carroll v. United States · 267 U.S. 132 (1925)
- Soldal v. Cook County · 506 U.S. 56 (1992)
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