Criminal Procedure
Supreme Court cases effect on police work
The Warren Court where Earl Warren served as Chief Justice was the Supreme Court of the United States between 1953 and 1969. The 1960s were a challenging time in the United States. America had a major concern of the Civil Rights movement that demanded and needed change. Police work and law enforcement was imbedded with individuals who took the law in their own hands based off their social and personal views. Innocent men and woman were arrested daily because of some police’s higher authority they thought they had. Supreme Court cases Miranda v. Arizona and Brown vs. Mississippi made substantial influence for the better in police work and procedure.
Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966), was a landmark decision of the United States Supreme Court. The Court concluded that remittable responses made in reference to questioning of the accused criminal in police supervision or detention will be permissible at court proceeding on the condition that the prosecution can prove that the defendant was informed of the right to consult with an attorney before and during questioning and of the right against self-incrimination prior to questioning by police, and that the defendant not only understood these rights, but voluntarily waived them. This had a major impact on law enforcement in the United States, which is known as the Miranda rights. The statement of, ““You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you” is the regular routine police process to make certain that suspects were notified of their rights. When law enforcement reads the suspect their Miranda rights its purpose is to make sure the accused has full knowledge of their rights under the U.S. Constitution.
Brown v. Mississippi was a historic landmark case decided by the United States Supreme Court. This case was the precedent and deciding factor when ruling that a defendant’s confessions, when extorted by police officer will not be used as evidence because it goes against citizen’s due process rights. Due process is a constitutional right which assures citizens their entitlement to fair legal proceedings. You have the right and opportunity to be heard and protection from unjust unreasonable legal actions. Citizens have the right to life, liberty and property. The case Brown v. Mississippi started on March 30, 1934 when Raymond Stuart was murdered. The accused which were arrested
Chief Justice Warren Burger Warren Burger, born September 17, 1907, accomplished many things throughout his career. His legal career held many accomplishments such as working in nominations, being appointed Assistant Attorney General, in charge of the Civil Division of the Justice Department, and later becoming Chief Justice. His court accomplished many things although being conservative, delivering multiple transformative decisions on controversial matters. Gradually, Warren Burger became very active in Republican politics…
qualities that “Super-chief”, Earl Warren possessed. Despite his lack of judicial experience, his years in the Alameda County district attorney's office and as state attorney general gave him far more knowledge of the law in practice than most other members of the Court had. Warren's greatest asset, what made him in the eyes of many of his admirers "Super Chief," was his political skill in manipulating the other justices. Over the years his ability to lead the Court, to gain majorities in support of…
and rules of Salem theocracy. These actions chosen by Proctor become consequential when Reverend Parris, the minister of Salem’s church, uses this against him in court, as Parris repeatedly states to Danforth, “He’s come to overthrow this court!” Proctor’s decisions to exclude himself from the community and theocracy have caused the court to accuse him of lying and following witchcraft and the devil. This is also evident in ‘The Island’, although while it was a choice of proctor’s to not belong,…
well-respected man in the Salem community, and everyone in Salem associated his name with good. However, Proctor was not a completely good person, because he has sinned. Later on in the play, when Proctor is tried in court, he realizes his sins, and although it will cost him his life, he confesses to the court and tells the truth. Ultimately, Proctor’s honesty leads to his death. This sudden realization is an example of epiphany. Miller’s use of epiphany in Proctor’s situation adds to the suspense and excitement…
ne character that seemed to fall into the social trap of hypocrisy is Judge Danforth. When questioning Mary Warren about her sudden decision to tell the truth, Danforth ridicules Mary when saying, "How were you instructed in your life? Do you not know that God damns all liars?" (94). The Judge sees himself as part of the "elect" which is why he believes everyone else to be ignorant. For this same reason, is unable to see his error in forcing people to lie to save their lives. When Reverend Hale fails…
as applied to Defendant because his act of burning the draft card was protected “symbolic speech” within the First Amendment? Whether the 1965 Amendment unconstitutional as enacted because it was intended to “suppress freedom of speech?” Warren: opinion of court: The indictment upon which he was tried charged that he "willfully and knowingly did mutilate, destroy, and change by burning . . . [his] Registration Certificate (Selective Service System Form No. 2); in violation of Title 50, App., United…
John Proctor sits down to dinner with his wife, Elizabeth. Mary Warren, their servant, has gone to the witch trials, defying Elizabeth’s order that she remain in the house. Fourteen people are now in jail. If these accused witches do not confess, they will be hanged. Whoever Abigail and her troop name as they go into hysterics is arrested for bewitching the girls. Proctor can barely believe the craze, and he tells Elizabeth that Abigail had sworn her dancing had nothing to do with witchcraft…
Brown v. Board of Education (1954) Brown v. Board of Education (1954), now acknowledged as one of the greatest Supreme Court decisions of the 20th century, unanimously held that the racial segregation of children in public schools violated the Equal Protection Clause of theFourteenth Amendment. Although the decision did not succeed in fully desegregating public education in the United States, it put the Constitution on the side of racial equality and galvanized the nascent civil rights movement…
12.2 1. Warren G. Harding was the 29th President of the United States. Charles Evans Hughes was an American statesman, lawyer and Republican politician from New York. He served as the 36th Governor of New York. Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States , United States Secretary of State. The Fordney–McCumber Tariff of 1922 raised American tariffs in order to protect factories and farms. Congress displayed a pro-business attitude in passing the ad valorem tariff and in promoting…
Has Mary Warren succumb to the towns hysteria? In Act two of the Crucible Mary Warren has become brainwashed by the towns hysteria. In Act one Mary gave the impression of a young scared girl when Abigail threatens her. However, now in Act two she has been converted to the hysteria and now feels independent and powerful. Mary is now an official of the court and believes that she is very important to the witch trials. The first instance where she shows her new characteristics is when Mr. Proctor…