Blockburger v. United States

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1931-12-11

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Mr. Justice Sutherland delivered the opinion of the Court. The petitioner was charged with violating provisions of the Harrison Narcotic Act: c. 1, § 1, 3§ Stat. 785, as amended by c. 18, § 1006, 40 Stat. 1057 , 1131,. (U. S. C., Title . 26, § 692). ,- 1 and c. 1…

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