Specht v. Patterson, No. 831 (U.S. Supreme Court) (386 U.S. 605; 87 S.Ct. 1209) (April 11, 2067) (Justice Douglas)

Loaded on Dec. 16, 2002

Filed under: Punch And Jurists, Confrontation Clause/Rights.

In a decision that some commentators have said was a precursor to Apprendi v. New Jersey, the Court held that the Confrontation Clause applies during those portions of a sentencing proceeding that can lead to an increase in the maxium lawful punishment.

After the petitioner in this case was convicted …

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