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October Term 1983 · decided Feb 29, 1984

Solem, Warden, South Dakota State Penitentiary v. Stumes

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  • Solem, Warden, South Dakota State Penitentiary v. Stumes, OT 1983, February 29, 1984.
  • Citation: 465 U.S. 638.
  • Vote: 6 to 3.
  • Issue area: Criminal Procedure.

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Decided 1984-02-29 (October Term 1983). Citation: 465 U.S. 638. Vote: 6–3. Issue area: Criminal Procedure. (Metadata from the Supreme Court Database.)

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