What are some Court cases involving the Fourth Amendment?
What are some Court cases involving the Fourth Amendment?
Supreme Court Cases
- Katz v. United States, 1967.
- Terry v. Ohio, 1967.
- Michigan Dept. of State Police v. Sitz, 1989.
- City of Indianapolis v. Edmond, 2000.
How many 4th Amendment cases are there?
Ohio (1968); and Warden v. Hayden (1967). Since 1974, the Supreme Court had decided more than 140 cases involving issues arising under the Fourth Amendment.
Which Supreme Court cases have we learned about that relate to the 4th Amendment?
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- Abel v. United States.
- Aguilar v. Texas.
- Almeida-Sanchez v. United States.
- American Civil Liberties Union v. National Security Agency.
- American Lithographic Co. v. Werkmeister.
- Andresen v. Maryland.
- Arizona v. Evans.
- Arizona v. Hicks.
What was the historical significance of the Fourth Amendment?
In U.S. constitutional law, the Fourth Amendment is the foundation of criminal law jurisprudence, articulating both the rights of persons and the responsibilities of law-enforcement officials. The balance between these two forces has undergone considerable public, political, and judicial debate.
What was the outcome of the Terry v Ohio case?
In an 8-to-1 decision, the Court held that the search undertaken by the officer was reasonable under the Fourth Amendment and that the weapons seized could be introduced into evidence against Terry.
What happened in Gideon v Wainwright?
Decision: In 1963, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of Gideon, guaranteeing the right to legal counsel for criminal defendants in federal and state courts. Following the decision, Gideon was given another trial with an appointed lawyer and was acquitted of the charges.
What happened in Engel v Vitale?
In Engel v. Vitale, 370 U.S. 421 (1962), the Supreme Court ruled that school-sponsored prayer in public schools violated the establishment clause of the First Amendment.
