Background
Was Gant home when the police came to his house?
No
What is the question that came before the court?
a. Does the Sixth Amendment's right to counsel in criminal cases extend to felony defendants in state courts?
b. When police arrest the recent occupant of a vehicle who got out voluntarily, can they search the vehicle without a warrant?
c. Do the plaintiffs have a right to receive their commissions?
d. What is your favorite animal?
B
Which rule was overturned by Arizona v Gant?
a. Chimel v California (1969)
b. Thorton v US (2004)
c. Arizon v Gant (2009)
d. New York v Belton (1981)
New York v Belton (1981)
What spring break location was the most popular in this class?
Fort Lauderdale, FL
When did police make contact with Gant?
When he stepped out of his vehicle
How many years was Gant sentenced to?
What did Arizona v Gant restrict?
restricted the police authority to conduct automatic vehicle searches incident to arrest
How many kids does Professor Stewart have?
Two
Did the police arrest Gant before or after searching his car?
After
What was Gant charged with?
possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia
What were the three cases referenced?
Chimel v California (1969), New York v Belton (1981), Thorton v US (2004)
What Minnesota political icon did Professor Stewart take a picture with?
Tim Walz
What did police find when they searched the vehicle?
drugs and a handgun
When can police conduct a search without a warrant?
police can only search without a warrant if it is needed to protect themselves or to stop evidence from being destroyed
What is the Belton rule?
If police legally arrest someone in a car, they can search the passenger area of that car without a warrant, even if they don’t think the person has a weapon or evidence.
What university did Professor Stewart earn his BA, Masters, and PhD?
University of Minnesota
Why did Arizona police originally go to Rodney Gant’s house?
failing to appear in court and in search of drugs.
Was the evidence found in Gants car ruled unconstitutional?
yes
At what distance does the arrestee have to be at the time of the search?
within reaching distance
What is Professor Stewart’s favorite football team?
The Minnesota Vikings