Draper v. Washington

Mr. Justice White,

whom Me. Justice Clark, Mr. Justice Harlan and Mr. Justice Stewart join, dissenting.

The Supreme Court of Washington in this case determined that the issues raised by petitioners in that court were without merit and frivolous. In my judgment petitioners were afforded an adequate appellate review upon a satisfactory record. Consequently, with all due deference, I dissent.

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The Court, as it should, Griffin v. Illinois, 351 U. S. 12, 20; Eskridge v. Washington State Board, 357 U. S. 214, 216; cf. Johnson v. United States, 352 U. S. 565; Coppedge v. United States, 369 U. S. 438,…