Williams v. Florida, No. 927 (U.S. Supreme Court) (399 U.S. 78; 90 S.Ct. 1893) (June 22, 1970) (Justice White)
In 1967, the state of Florida passed legislation to allow six-member juries in criminal cases. Johnny Williams was tried and convicted for robbery by such a jury. Williams, lost in a Florida appellate court; he appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The principal issue decided by the Court was whether ...
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