Supreme Court Cases Exam 2

Question 1

tennessee V. Gardner
What did the Case involve?
What Rule was created?
and year

Answer 1

The case involved an incident in which Memphis police officer Elton Hymon shot and killed a suspect who was trying to climb over a fence after stealing ten dollars from a residence.
the fleeing felon rule

1985

Question 2

Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

Answer 2

to protect a person from self-incrimination
It requires that prior to the custodial interrogation of a person suspected of a crime, the police must read the person his/her rights.

Question 3

Hudson v. Michigan (2006).

Answer 3

The Supreme Court severely weakened the practical impact of the “knock-and announce” rule
Officers knocked and waited 3-5 seconds before entering instead of the 15-20 seconds suggested by prior Court rulings.

Question 4

Wilson v. Arkansas (1995),

Answer 4

must knock and announce their identity and purpose before entering a dwelling.

Question 5

Terry v. Ohio (1968)

Answer 5

the Supreme Court ruled that a police officer might stop and frisk a person based on reasonable suspicion

Question 6

(Arizona v. Gant):

Answer 6

Warrantless searches of automobiles are allowed

Question 7

United States v. Robinson (1973):

Answer 7

the need for a police officer to find and confiscate any weapons a suspect may be carrying
2. The need to protect any evidence on the suspect’s person from being destroyed

Question 8

The recognized standard for a “reasonable expectation of privacy”

Answer 8

Katz v. United States (1967).