Spence v. Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
1Opinion of the Court
418 U.S. 405 (1974)
SPENCE
v.
WASHINGTON.
No. 72-1690.
Supreme Court of United States.
Argued January 9, 1974.
Decided June 25, 1974.
APPEAL FROM SUPREME COURT OF WASHINGTON.
Peter Greenfield argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were Burt Neuborne, Melvin L. Wulf, and Joel M. Gora.
James E. Warme argued the cause for appellee. With him on the brief was Christopher T. Bayley.
2Per curiam
Appellant displayed a United States flag, which he owned, out of the window of his apartment. Affixed to both surfaces of the flag was a large peace symbol fashioned of removable tape. Appellant was convicted under…
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