Police and the Law

What is the Warren court?

Headed by Chief Justice Earl Warren. guaranteed individual rights. Before, you had the right but did not have access to it. This shifts the court to due process model

What are the two parts of the 4th amendment?

1. unreasonable search and seizure

2. No warrants will be issues unless there is probable cause, and it must describe the place, persons/things seized

Tennessee V Gardner

Deadly force may not be used against an unarmed and fleeing suspect unless necessary to prevent the escape and unless the officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious injury to the officers or others

Harris v. United States (1968)

Solidified the plain view doctrine after a police officer found evidence of a stolen car at an impound lot by opening the door

Terry v. Ohio (1968)

Supreme court decision endorsing police officer’s authority to stop and frisk suspects on the streets when there is reasonable suspicion that they are armed and involved in criminal activity

Chimel v. California (1969)

Supreme court decision that endorsed warrantless searches for weapons and evidence in the immediate vicinity of people who are lawfully arrested

Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

US Supreme Court decision declaring that suspects in custody must be informed of their rights to remain silent and to be represented during questioning

Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)

Guaranteed access to counsel when accused of a crime

Escobedo v. Illinois (1964)

Guaranteed right and access to counsel when questioned

Weeks v. United States (1914)

Supreme Court decision applying the exclusionary rule as the remedy for improper searches by federal law enforcement officials

Mapp v. Ohio (1961)

Supreme court decision that applied the exclusionary rule as the remedy for improper searches by state and local officials

United States v. Leon (1984)

Supreme Court decision announcing the “good faith” exception to the exclusionary rule