Supreme Court of the United States

strict procedure before obtaining search warrants. When obtaining evidence, it is important to follow proper legal procedure. If the police officer failed to follow the procedure, this can cause the evidence inadmissible in court. As a result, the evidence cannot be used in court. There are three main concerns when obtaining evidence: exclusionary rule, fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine, and debate whether exclusionary rule deter police misconduct. The exclusionary rules outline legitimate…

In addressing the correlation the lower court made in relation to Pickering, the Supreme Court first had to decide if Ceballos made the speech as a private citizen on a matter of public concern. Ceballos’ memorandum was written pursuant to his duties as a prosecutor, therefore the expectation of the memorandum to be protected under the First Amendment. The Supreme Court also stated that official communications have official consequences. The consequences…

ISSUE PRESENTED The Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution requires that the notice served on a defendant in a civil case must be “reasonably calculated, under all the circumstances, to apprise interested parties of the pendency of the action.” Greene v. Lindsey, 456 U.S. 444, 456 (1982). As an alternative to personal service, Arkansas law allows a plaintiff to serve notice on a defendant via warning order. Ark. R. Civ. P. 4(f). Does notice by warning order comport with the…

I believe it is valid to call the war of 1812 the worst fought war in America. First off, The United States Capitol was burnt down by the British and everything was destroyed except a picture of George Washington and The Colonial Flag. The United States believed that they were going to win Canada 's land and they weren’t able too. The war ended in a tie because they were extremely focused on the French Revolution and Napoleon. Issues within the country also created conflict with the American…

case showed that the Supreme Court did not like having government interfering in businesses with economic regulation (Kens 129). Kens discusses this dilemma in a new era in American legal history known as the Lochner era. The Supreme Court decisions during this period went against the tide of the country that wanted social reforms. Even President Roosevelt, a famed Progressive reformer disliked the Supreme Court ideology. Kens writes that Roosevelt says of the Supreme Court, “well-nigh or…

The Evolution of Federalism A fundamental key to a stable and united nation is the establishment of a balanced and effective government. It is essential in order to safeguard individual rights and to ensure public safety and welfare. In 1787, the creation of the United States Constitution served as a foundation for a federal system, which both national and state governments obtain all authority from the people. Although it specifies powers delegated to both levels of government, the…

think they can, or they do not fully understand the Amendment to search and seize. This happens all over the United States and is a big problem. The right to know unreasonable search and seizure is a fundamental part of the Constitution because it is important to know the extent of your right. The law for unreasonable search and seizure is in the fourth Amendment. The fourth Amendment states that “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against…

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was born in Trenton, New Jersey, on April 1st, 1950. His parents were Rose Fradusco and Samuel A. Alito, Sr.. His mother was a schoolteacher; his father was the Director of the NJ office of Legislative Services and an italian immigrant. He attended Steinert High School, the local public school, where he immersed himself in extracurricular activities with a focus on student politics and debate. He graduated at the top of his class and continued his education at…

you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you? With these rights in mind, do you wish to speak to me?”- The Miranda Warning. As citizens of the United States, we possess a plethora of rights, which are absolutely paramount to our freedom as citizens of the United States; however, our Miranda Rights are often misunderstood or unused by citizens of the United States. I…

Warren court was a time full of life changing events, whether they were good or bad they affected everyone. Changes were being made quite frequently to civil rights, judicial and federal powers. The Warren court was known for several different things such as: ending racial segregation, putting a stop to prayer in public schools, making the right to privacy very clear through the constitution, and much, much more. Without the Warren court, there is no say on how the United States would be right…