1966 United States Supreme Court case
| Cheff v. Schnackenberg | |
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 Supreme Court of the United States | |
| Argued March 3, 1966 Decided June 6, 1966 | |
| Full case name | Cheff v. Schnackenberg, U.S. Circuit Judge, et al. |
| Citations | 384 U.S. 373 (more)86 S. Ct. 1523; 16 L. Ed. 2d 629; 1966 U.S. LEXIS 2949; 1966 Trade Cas. (CCH) ¶ 71,786 |
| Court membership | |
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| Case opinions | |
| Plurality | Clark, joined by Warren, Brennan, Fortas |
| Concurrence | Harlan (in result), joined by Stewart (Part I) |
| Dissent | Douglas, joined by Black |
| White took no part in the consideration or decision of the case. | |
Cheff v. Schnackenberg, 384 U.S. 373 (1966), is a United States Supreme Court case in which the Court held that crimes carrying possible penalties up to six months imprisonment do not require a jury trial if they otherwise qualify as petty offenses.
References
- Cheff v. Schnackenberg, 384 U.S. 373 (1966).
- Varat, J.D. et al. Constitutional Law Cases and Materials, Concise Thirteenth Edition. Foundation Press, New York, NY: 2009, p. 351
External links
- Text of Cheff v. Schnackenberg, 384 U.S. 373 (1966) is available from: CourtListener Findlaw Google Scholar Justia Library of Congress Oyez (oral argument audio)