Ungar v. Sarafite

376 U.S. 575 (1964)

UNGAR

v.

SARAFITE, JUDGE OF THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS OF THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK.

No. 167.

Supreme Court of United States.

Argued February 24, 1964.

Decided March 30, 1964.

APPEAL FROM THE COURT OF APPEALS OF NEW YORK.

Osmond K. Fraenkel and Emanuel Redfield argued the cause for appellant. Mr. Redfield also filed briefs for appellant.

H. Richard Uviller argued the cause for appellee. With him on the brief was Frank S. Hogan.

Osmond K. Fraenkel filed a brief for the New York Civil Liberties Union, as amicus curiae, urging reversal.

The appellant, Ungar, was adjudged guilty of…