Legal Opinion
Estelle v. Williams
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided June 21, 1976No. 74-676PublishedCited by 2,048 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Burger
We granted certiorari in this case to determine whether an accused who is compelled to wear identifiable prison clothing at his trial by a jury is denied due process or equal protection of the laws.
In November 1970, respondent Williams was convicted in state court in Harris County, Tex., for assault with intent to commit murder with malice. The crime occurred during an altercation between respondent and his former landlord on the latter’s property. The evidence showed that respondent returned to the apartment complex where he had formerly resided to visit a female tenant. While there,…
2Cases cited41 opinions
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3Cited by2,048 opinions
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