Landmark Supreme Court Cases

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Terry v. Ohio: This case established the legality of a "stop and frisk" procedure, allowing police to stop a person based on reasonable suspicion. Fill in the effect of this case.

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Legality of "stop and frisk" based on reasonable suspicion

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Miranda v. Arizona: This case mandated that individuals taken into police custody must be informed of their rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. Fill in the effect of this case.

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Right to be informed of rights (Miranda rights)

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Mapp v. Ohio: This case established the Exclusionary Rule, which prevents illegally obtained evidence from being used in court. Fill in the effect of this case.

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Exclusionary Rule

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Escobedo v. Illinois: This case affirmed the right to counsel during police interrogations, ensuring that defendants have legal representation. Fill in the effect of this case.

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Right to counsel during interrogations

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Chimel v. California: This case defined the scope of searches that can be conducted incident to an arrest, limiting searches to the immediate area around the arrested individual. Fill in the effect of this case.

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Scope of searches incident to arrest