Legal Opinion
Riggins v. Nevada
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided May 18, 1992No. 90-8466PublishedCited by 695 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice O’Connor
Petitioner David Riggins challenges his murder and robbery convictions on the ground that the State of Nevada unconstitutionally forced an antipsychotic drug upon him during trial. Because the Nevada courts failed to make findings sufficient to support forced administration of the drug, we reverse.
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During the early hours of November 20, 1987, Paul Wade was found dead in his Las Vegas apartment. An autopsy revealed that Wade died from multiple stab wounds, including wounds to the head, chest, and back. David Riggins was arrested for the killing 45 hours later.
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