Carlisle v. United States, 517 U.S. 416, 40 (1996)

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Cite as: 517 U. S. 416 (1996)

Stevens, J., dissenting

language in Rule 29 that purports to constrain the authority exercised in this case, I would reject the majority's interpretation of the Rule and adhere to the commonsense understanding revealed by the Court's holding in Sisson.

Accordingly, I respectfully dissent.

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