Cheff v. Schnackenberg
Supreme Court of the United States
Argued March 3, 1966
Decided June 6, 1966
Full case nameCheff v. Schnackenberg, U.S. Circuit Judge, et al.
Citations384 U.S. 373 (more)
86 S. Ct. 1523; 16 L. Ed. 2d 629; 1966 U.S. LEXIS 2949; 1966 Trade Cas. (CCH) ¶ 71,786
Court membership
Chief Justice
Earl Warren
Associate Justices
Hugo Black · William O. Douglas
Tom C. Clark · John M. Harlan II
William J. Brennan Jr. · Potter Stewart
Byron White · Abe Fortas
Case opinions
MajorityClark, joined by Warren, Brennan, Fortas
ConcurrenceHarlan, joined by Stewart
DissentDouglas, joined by Black
White took no part in the consideration or decision of the case.

Cheff v. Schnackenberg, 384 U.S. 373 (1966), is a United States Supreme Court case in which the Court held that crimes carrying possible penalties up to six months imprisonment do not require a jury trial if they otherwise qualify as petty offenses.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ Cheff v. Schnackenberg, 384 U.S. 373 (1966).
  2. ↑ Varat, J.D. et al. Constitutional Law Cases and Materials, Concise Thirteenth Edition. Foundation Press, New York, NY: 2009, p. 351
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