Johnson v. Louisiana
United States Supreme Court
406 U.S. 356 (1972)
Relevant factsFree
Johnson (defendant) was convicted of robbery by a nine-of-twelve guilty verdict under Louisiana law, arguing that conviction by less than a unanimous jury failed to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The Louisiana Supreme Court affirmed his conviction, and Johnson petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court for review.
IssueFree
Whether a state law authorizing conviction for a crime on a guilty verdict issued by nine out of twelve jurors violates a defendant's constitutional due process rights.