Law Enforcement Court Case
In __________ the U.S. Supreme
Court upheld stop and frisk proce-
dures.
Terry v. Ohio
Automobile searches
- Because by their nature automo-
biles can be easily moved, warrant-
less searches are permissible when
reasonable suspicion of illegal activi-
ty exists
Carroll v. US
1896, separate but equal (segregat-
ed facilities) is constitutional.
Plessy vs. Ferguson
First Ten Amendments
Bill of Rights
Protection from unreasonable search
and seizure
4th Amendment
What U.S Supreme Court case set
the precedent for using deadly force
regarding a "fleeing felon"?
Tennessee v. Garner
1967, the government can not tap
your phone without a warrant.
Katz v. US
1819, federal law is stronger than the
state law, and state laws can't inter-
fere with federal laws.
McCulloch vs. Maryland
Due process, double jeopardy,
self-incrimination, and eminent do-
main (compensation)
5th Amendment
Prohibition of excessive bail, as well
as cruel and unusual punishment
8th Amendment
Which Supreme Court case set the
standard for the use of deadly force
by police
Tennessee vs Garner
1919, Government can stop you from
saying something that is a clear and
present danger.
Schenck vs. United States
Questioning suspects
- before questioning a suspect held
in custody, police officers must inform
the individual of their right
- must inform prior to questioning
Miranda v. Arizona
Speedy and public trial by impartial
jury and other rights of the accused
6th Amendment
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press,
Assembly, and Petition
1st Amendment
In ___________, the Supreme Court
made the right to be represented by
an attorney binding on the states.
Gideon vs. Wainwright
1989, Burning the American flag is
constitutional because it is expres-
sive conduct with political undertones
Texas vs Johnson
1976, the death penalty is not cruel
and unusual punishment for extreme cases
Gregg vs. Georgia
Protection from quartering of troops
3rd Amendment
Rights and powers to the State and
people
10th Amendment
Exclusionary rule incorporated into
states
- Because fourth amendment pro-
tects people from unreasonable
searches and seizures by all
law enforcement officials, evidence
found through improper searches or
seizures must be excluded from use
at state and federal trials
Mapp v. Ohio
1974, No person is above the law,
and the president can't use executive
privilege as an excuse to withhold
evidence from a trial.
United States vs. Nixon
1973, legalized abortion without re-
strictions in the 1st trimester, and
with restrictions in the 2nd and 3rd
trimesters.
Roe vs. Wade
Civil trial by jury
7th Amendment
Protection of rights not specifically
enumerated in the Bill of Rights
9th Amendment