United States v. Murphy’s Empirical Analysis
1976
Citation profile
7
cited by 7 later decisions
March 1977
most recently cited
Relationships
Relies on Schlesinger v. Councilman · O'Callahan v. Parker · Relford v. Commandant, U. S. Disciplinary Barracks · Gosa v. Mayden · United States v. McCarthy
Most-quoted passages
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“[W]e believe . . . that a significant part of the military budget is presently directed toward the investigation of those military personnel who are trafficking in drugs. Prosecution of these individuals in military courts is essential simply because of the military’s unique function. In sum, if the military drug problem is to be eliminated, prompt and efficient disposition of those military personnel who traffic in drugs, whether on or off base, must be pursued. This can only be accomplished with any shred of uniformity, by military investigators and in military courts.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
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