WARREN COURT Flashcards
Gideon v. Wainwright
Right to a lawyer, regardless of ability to pay.
Mapp v. Ohio
Courts cannot consider evidence obtained in violation of the fed. Constitution
Escobedo v. Illinois
Suspect must be allowed a lawyer and must be informed of the right to remain silent.
Miranda v. Arizona
Authorities must give suspect information of rights.
Engel v. Vitale
States could not compose official prayers.
Abington School District v. Schempp
No state-mandated bible readings in school.
Griswold v. Connecticut
Cannot prohibit the sale of birth control devices.
Baker v. Carr
Fed. Courts have jurisdiction (official power to make legal decisions and judgements).
Reynolds v. Sims
Apportionment in many districts unconstitutional.
Courts cannot consider evidence obtained in violation of the fed. Constitution.
Mapp v. Ohio
Right to a lawyer, regardless of ability to pay.
Gideon v. Wainwright
Suspect must be allowed a lawyer and must be informed of the right to remain silent.
Escobedo v. Illinois
Authorities must give suspect information of rights.
Miranda v. Arizona
