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BRASWELL v. UNITED STATES

No. 87-3.

487 U.S. 99 (1988)

BRASWELL v. UNITED STATES

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 22, 1988

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael S. Fawer argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the brief was Herbert V. Larson, Jr.

Roy T. Englert, Jr., argued the cause for the United States. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Fried, Assistant Attorney General Weld, Deputy Solicitor General Bryson, and Joel M. Gershowitz.*

CHIEF JUSTICE REHNQUIST delivered the opinion of the Court.

This case presents the question whether the custodian of corporate records may resist a subpoena for such records on the ground that the act of production would incriminate him in violation of the Fifth Amendment. We conclude that he may not.

From 1965 to 1980, petitioner Randy Braswell operated his business — which comprises the sale and purchase of equipment,

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