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Mapp vs. Ohio
A case held by the supreme cout involving Dollree Mapp and some police oficers that broke into her house without showing her the search warrent. -
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Warren Court decisions of the 1960's
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Engle vs. Vitale
Students in a Nerw York school forced its residents to say a prayer each morning which violated the student's religious freedoms. -
Gideon vs. Wainwright
Gideon was charged with a felony and was denied the right of councel. -
Escobedo vs. Illinois
Escobedo was confeesed to murder while being interrogated and was never allowed to see his lawyer. -
Miranda vs. Arizona
Ernest Miranda was charged with kidnapping and sexual assault and was interrogated without knowing his rights. He later signed documents that stated that he knew his rights and although he confessed to his crimes without knowing his rights he was later convicted of his charges. -
Katz vs. the United States
Katz was convicted of transmitting wagering information by telephone across the border. Katz argued that it was unconstitutional for the FBI to listen in on his conversations, but the argument was overruled.
