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United States v. Morrison, 429 U.S. 1 (1976)
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United States v. Morrison, 429 U.S. 1 (1976)
United States v. Morrison No. 75-1534 Decided October 12, 1976 429 U.S. 1
ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES
COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE TENTH CIRCUIT
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The District Court’s general finding of guilt in a bench trial is, for double jeopardy purposes, the same as a jury verdict of guilty. The Government is therefore entitled, pursuant to the Criminal Appeals Act, to appeal the District Court’s subsequent order suppressing certain evidence on reconsideration of respondent’s pretrial motion, which was originally denied, since success on that appeal would result in reinstatement of the District Court’s general finding of guilt, rather than in further factual proceedings relating to guilt or innocence. United States v. Wilson, 420 U.S. 332.
Certiorari granted; vacated and remanded.
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U.S. Supreme Court, "Syllabus," United States v. Morrison, 429 U.S. 1 (1976) in 429 U.S. 1 Original Sources, accessed August 30, 2025, http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=Y7X2L299EBM436A.
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U.S. Supreme Court. "Syllabus." United States v. Morrison, 429 U.S. 1 (1976), in 429 U.S. 1, Original Sources. 30 Aug. 2025. http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=Y7X2L299EBM436A.
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U.S. Supreme Court, 'Syllabus' in United States v. Morrison, 429 U.S. 1 (1976). cited in 1976, 429 U.S. 1. Original Sources, retrieved 30 August 2025, from http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=Y7X2L299EBM436A.
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