McLaughlin v. Florida

379 U.S. 184 (1964)

McLAUGHLIN ET AL.

v.

FLORIDA.

No. 11.

Supreme Court of United States.

Argued October 13-14, 1964.

Decided December 7, 1964.

APPEAL FROM THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA.

William T. Coleman, Jr., and Louis H. Pollak argued the cause for appellants. With him on the briefs were Jack Greenberg and James M. Nabrit III.

James G. Mahorner, Assistant Attorney General of Florida, argued the cause for appellee. With him on the brief was James W. Kynes, Attorney General of Florida.

At issue in this case is the validity of a conviction under § 798.05 of the Florida statutes, providing that:

"Any…