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Corley v. United States

Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
07-10441 3d Cir. Jan 21, 2009
Apr 6, 2009 5-4 Souter OT 2008

Issue: Whether federal law permits the suppression of a voluntary confession made more than six hours after arrest but before presentment to a magistrate, as a consequence of unreasonable delay in presentment.

Judgment: Vacated and remanded, 5-4, in an opinion by Justice David Souter on April 6, 2009.

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