Hoffman v. United States

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1951-05-28

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Mr. Justice Clark delivered the opinion of the Court. Petitioner has been convicted of criminal contempt for refusing to obey a federal court order requiring him to answer certain questions asked in a grand jury investigation. He raises here important issues as to the application of the privilege against self-incrimination under the Fifth Amendment, claimed…

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