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Sorrells v. United States, 287 U.S. 435 (1932)

Category: Judicial Publications

Collection: United States Reports

Volume: 287

SuDoc Class Number: JU 6.8/1:287

Decision Date: December 19, 1932

Court Term: 1932

Reporter: Ernest Knaebel

United States Reports Citation: 287 U.S. 435 (1932)

Subjects (LLC): Literal Construction; Government Officials; Public Policy; Special Pleas; Defenses; Crime Prevention; Burden of Proof; Alcoholic Beverages; Statutory Construction; Legislative Intent; Prohibition; Purpose; Whiskey; Entrapment; Criminal Law and Procedure; Punishment

Subjects (SCDB): Subconstitutional Fair Procedure: Entrapment; Criminal Procedure