October Term 1982 · decided Jun 28, 1983
Solem, Warden, South Dakota State Penitentiary v. Helm
In plain language
- Solem, Warden, South Dakota State Penitentiary v. Helm, OT 1982, June 28, 1983.
- Citation: 463 U.S. 277.
- Vote: 5 to 4.
- Issue area: Criminal Procedure.
Recorded metadata
Decided 1983-06-28 (October Term 1982). Citation: 463 U.S. 277. Vote: 5–4. Issue area: Criminal Procedure. (Metadata from the Supreme Court Database.)
How each justice voted
Majority (5)
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