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UNITED STATES v. CALANDRA

No. 72-734.

414 U.S. 338 (1974)

94 S.Ct. 613

38 L.Ed.2d 561

UNITED STATES v. CALANDRA.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided January 8, 1974.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Louis F. Claiborne argued the cause for the United States. With him on the briefs were Solicitor General Bork, former Solicitor General Griswold, Assistant Attorney General Petersen, Deputy Solicitor General Lacovara, Keith A. Jones, Jerome M. Feit, and Shirley Baccus-Lobel.

Robert J. Rotatori argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Gerald S. Gold and Niki Z. Schwartz.*

MR. JUSTICE POWELL delivered the opinion of the Court.

This case presents the question whether a witness summoned to appear and testify before a grand jury may refuse to answer questions on the ground that they are based on evidence obtained from an unlawful search and seizure. The issue is of considerable importance to the administration of criminal justice.

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On December 11, 1970, federal agents obtained...

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