Tate v. Short
Tate v. Short | |
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Holding | |
It is a violation of equal protection to convert a fine to jail time simply because the sentenced person cannot pay the fine. | |
Court membership | |
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Case opinions | |
Majority | Brennan, joined by unanimous |
Concurrence | Blackmun |
Concurrence | Black |
Concurrence | Harlan |
Tate v. Short, 401 U.S. 395 (1971), was a United States Supreme Court case in which the Court held it is a violation of equal protection to convert a fine to jail time simply because the sentenced person cannot pay the fine.[1]
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- Text of Tate v. Short, 401 U.S. 395 (1971) is available from: Cornell CourtListener Findlaw Justia Library of Congress Oyez (oral argument audio)