MILLER V. CALIFORNIA 413 U.S. 15 (1973) CASE BRIEF

MILLER V. CALIFORNIA

413 U.S. 15 (1973)

NATURE OF THE CASE: This is a criminal prosecution for the knowing distribution of obscene matter.

FACTS: Miller (D) conducted a mass mailing campaign to advertise the sale of adult books. The brochures advertised the sale of illustrated adult books. The brochures contained descriptive materials, drawings, and pictures that explicitly depicted men and women in groups engaging in sexual activities of all types with their genitals prominently displayed. The advertising brochures were held to be obscene, and were sent to unwilling recipients. D was convicted of violating a statute forbidding knowingly distributing obscene matter. D appealed.

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