Zerbst v. Kidwell

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1938-05-23

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Mr. Justice Black delivered the opinion of the Court. Respondents were paroled before completing sentences in federal prisons. 1 Before expiration of their sentences and while on parole, they committed second federal offenses, for which they were convicted, sentenced, and thereafter completely served…

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