Abuse of Police Power
Most cases involving the Abuse of Police power involved what individuals?
Unarmed individuals
What are tried and true methods?
Methods proven to be effective or reliable.
What amendments require due process?
The 4th, 5th, 6th and 14th Amendments require due process.
What is needed to apply reasonable Search and Seizure?
A warrant
US Supreme Court generally focuses on what?
Public Safety
The Abuse of Police power led to what movement?
The Black Lives Matter movement.
The constitution of the US is designed to protect the rights of its citizens against...
The abuses of police power.
Due process mandates that justice system officials are to respect...
The rights of accused individuals through the criminal judicial process.
The 4th Amendment was adopted by _____ on December 15th, 1791
Congress
What was the Warren Court known as and why?
A "liberal court" because it was during a time of youthful idealism and “without the distraction of a depression or world war”.
What is a way police can abuse power?
Inflicting greater force than they should in criminals or even those who committed misdemeanors.
The Warren Court was more focused on ensuring...
The individual rights of those undergoing criminal prosecution.
What are the 3 major areas in which most due process requirements lie in?
Evidence and Investigation, Detention and Arrest, and interrogation.
The Exclusionary Rule Prevents what?
Prevents the government from using evidence gathered in violation of the United States Constitution.
Rehnquist Court: The US underwent a strong swing to conservatism, giving renewed concern in protecting interests of those...
living within the law, limiting the exclusionary rule and broadening police powers.