SCHMERBER v. CALIFORNIA

No. 658.

384 U.S. 757 (1966)

SCHMERBER v. CALIFORNIA.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 20, 1966.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Thomas M. McGurrin argued the cause and filed a brief for petitioner.

Edward L. Davenport argued the cause for respondent. On the brief were Roger Arnebergh and Philip E. Grey.


MR. JUSTICE BRENNAN delivered the opinion of the Court.

Petitioner was convicted in Los Angeles Municipal Court of the criminal offense of driving an automobile while under the influence of intoxicating liquor.1 He had been arrested at a hospital while receiving treatment for injuries suffered in an accident involving the automobile that he had apparently been driving.2 At the direction of a police officer...

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