Corley v. United States
| Docket No. | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-10441 |
Jan 21, 2009 Tr. |
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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