Corley v. United States

Docket No.	Op. Below	Argument	Opinion	Vote	Author	Term
07-10441	3d Cir.	Jan 21, 2009	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.

SCOTUSblog Coverage

Some voluntary confessions still out (Lyle Denniston, April 6, 2009)
Oral Argument Recap: Corley v. US (Eliza Presson, January 27, 2009)
Argument Preview: Corley v. US (Eliza Presson, January 21, 2009)

Briefs and Documents

Merit Briefs:

Brief for Petitioner Johnnie Corley
Brief for Respondent United States of America
Reply of Petitioner Johnnie Corely

Amicus Briefs:

Brief for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Federal Defenders in Support of Petitioner

Certiorari-Stage Documents

Opinion below (3rd Circuit)
Petition for certiorari
Brief in opposition
Petitionerâ€™s reply
Brief amicus curiae of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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