Supreme Court Cases

Question 1

Carroll v U.S. 267 U.S. 132 (1925)

Answer 1

Police may conduct a warrantless search of a vehicle stopped on traffic if there is probable cause to believe that the vehicle contains contraband or evidence

Question 2

Mapp v. Ohio, 367 U.S. 643 (1961)

Answer 2

The U.S. Supreme Court applied “exclusionary rule” to the states. Any evidence illegally obtained by the government cannot be used in court against the accused

Question 3

Miranda v. Arizona

Answer 3

Warning that requires a person in custody or interrogated.

Question 4

In Re Gault

Answer 4

Juveniles have rights 1.) Due process 2.) Right to counsel 3.) Privilege of self incriminating applies 4.) Right to a hearing with sworn testimony subject to the opportunity for cross-examination

Question 5

Terry v. Ohio

Answer 5

Frisk search must include
1. Articuable facts that the. Person could have a weapon
2. Limit to pat search only
3. Reach inside clothing only after weapon is identified

Question 6

Chimel v. California

Question 7

Tennessee v. Garner

Question 8

When v. U.S.

Question 9

U.S. v. Arvizu

Question 10

Gonzales v. Oregon