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Legal Citation: 395 U.S. 784 (1969)

Petitioner
John Dalmer Benton

Respondent
State of Maryland

Petitioner's Claim
That his conviction and sentencing for burglary and larceny, accomplished in two state court trials after the initial verdict was thrown out due to jury invalidation, was in violation of his constitutional protection from double jeopardy (being tried more than once for the same offense).

Chief Lawyer for Petitioner
M. Michael Cramer

Chief Lawyer for Respondent
Francis B. Burch

Justices for the Court
Hugo Lafayette Black, William J. Brennan, Jr., Warren E. Burger, William O. Douglas, Abe Fortas, Thurgood Marshall (writing for the Court), Byron R. White

Justices Dissenting
John Marshall Harlan II, Potter Stewart

Place
Washington, D.C.

Date of Decision
23 June...