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United States review and reopening

Edwards v Vannoy

593 U.S. 255 (2021)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtUS Supreme Court
Year2021
StatusBinding authority

Summary

The Ramos rule requiring unanimous jury verdicts does not apply retroactively to cases on federal collateral review under Teague v. Lane.

Key Principle

retroactivity; Ramos jury unanimity rule does not apply retroactively on collateral review

Area of Law

criminal

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