Opinion · Supreme Court of the United States

Sanchez v. New Mexico

Sanchez v. N.M., 396 U.S. 276 (1970)

Type
Opinion
Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Jurisdiction
Federal
Date
1970-01-12
Topic
general

How later courts describe this case

  • appeal claiming right to least restrictive alternatives to institutionalization dismissed for lack of a federal question
  • both cases recognizing intoxication or influence of drugs as simply a factor in determination of whether Miranda rights waived
  • other evidence was “clear and convincing”

Citator

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Per Curiam.

The motion to dismiss is granted and the appeal is dismissed for want of a substantial federal question.