Smith v. Cain
| Docket No. | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-8145 | Nov 8, 2011 | Jan 10, 2012 | 8-1 | Roberts | OT 2011 |
Holding: The substantial Brady claims in the case require a reversal of the petitioner"s conviction.
Judgment: Reversed and remanded, 8-1, in an opinion by Chief Justice Roberts on January 10, 2012. Justice Thomas filed a dissenting opinion.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- Opinion recap: Blunt memo to the DA (Lyle Denniston, January 10, 2012)
- Academic round-up (Amanda Frost, December 16, 2011)
- Argument recap: Disaster at the lectern (Lyle Denniston, November 8, 2011)
- Argument preview: The Court and the D.A. -- again (Lyle Denniston, November 6, 2011)
Briefs and Documents
Merits Briefs for the Petitioner
Amicus Briefs in Support of the Petitioner
- Brief for the Innocence Network
- Brief for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers”
- Brief for the American Bar Association
Merits Briefs for the Respondent
Amicus Briefs in Support of the Respondent
Certiorari-stage documents
- Brief in opposition (unavailable)
Merits Briefs for the Petitioner
Amicus Briefs in Support of the Petitioner
- Brief for the Innocence Network
- Brief for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers”
- Brief for the American Bar Association
Merits Briefs for the Respondent
Amicus Briefs in Support of the Respondent
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- Brief in opposition (unavailable)