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POWELL v. NEVADA

No. 92-8841.

511 U.S. 79 (1994)

POWELL v. NEVADA

United States Supreme Court.

Decided March 30, 1994.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael Pescetta argued the cause and filed briefs for petitioner.

Dan M. Seaton argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.

Miguel A. Estrada argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging affirmance. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Days, Assistant Attorney General Harris, and Deputy Solicitor General Bryson.*

Thomas, J., filed a dissenting opinion, in which Rehnquist, C. J., joined, p. 85.

Justice Ginsburg, delivered the opinion of the Court.

In Gerstein v. Pugh, 420 U.S. 103 (1975), we held that the Fourth Amendment's shield against unreasonable seizures requires a prompt judicial determination of probable cause following an arrest made without a warrant and ensuing detention. County of Riverside v. McLaughlin, 500 U.S. 44 (1991), established that "prompt" generally...

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