Roviaro v. United States, 353 U.S. 53 (1957)

Issues: Evidence Law, Government Informer's Privilege

353 U.S. 53 77 S.Ct. 623 1 L.Ed.2d 639 Albert ROVIARO, Petitioner, v. UNITED STATES of America. No. 58. Argued Dec. 11, 1956. Decided March 25, 1957. Counsel: Mr. Maurice J. Walsh, Chicago, Ill., for petitioner. Mr. James W. Kanpp, Washington, D.C., for respondent. [hr] Syllabus Petitioner was convicted in a Federal District Court for […]

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353 U.S. 53

353 U.S. 53 353 U.S. 53 77 S.Ct. 623 1 L.Ed.2d 639 Albert ROVIARO, Petitioner,v.UNITED STATES of America. No. 58. Argued Dec. 11, 1956. Decided March 25, 1957. Mr. Maurice J. Walsh, Chicago, Ill., for petitioner. Mr. James W. Kanpp, Washington, D.C., for respondent. Mr. Justice BURTON delivered the opinion of the Court. 1 This […]

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