Perry v. New Hampshire
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-8974 | N.H. S. Ct. |
Nov 2, 2011 Tr.Aud. |
Jan 11, 2012 | 8-1 | Ginsburg | OT 2011 |
Holding: The Due Process Clause does not require an inquiry into the reliability of an eyewitness identification when the identification was not procured under unnecessarily suggestive circumstances by law enforcement.
Judgment: Affirmed, 8-1, in an opinion by Justice Ginsburg on January 11, 2012. Justice Thomas filed a concurring opinion; Justice Sotomayor filed a dissenting opinion.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- Opinion recap: Faith in the jury's capacity (Lyle Denniston)
- Argument recap: Eyewitnesses discredited? Hardly (Lyle Denniston)
- Argument preview: Can eyewitnesses be believed? (Lyle Denniston)
- Academic round-up (Amanda Frost)
Briefs and Documents
Merits Briefs for Petitioner
Amicus Briefs in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the American Psychological Association
- Brief for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Brief for Wilton Dedge et al.
- Brief for the Innocence Network Supporting Reversal
Merits Briefs for Respondent
Amicus Briefs in Support of Respondent
- Brief for the Criminal Justice Legal Foundation
- Brief for the State of Louisiana et al. and the Territory of Guam
- Brief for the United States
- Brief for the National District Attorney’s Association
Certiorari-stage documents
- Opinion below (N.H. S. Ct.)
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