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What was held in Miranda v. Arizona?
What was held in Miranda v. Arizona?
New York v. Quarles established that police must always issue Miranda warnings regardless of the situation.
New York v. Quarles established that police must always issue Miranda warnings regardless of the situation.
False
What was the main outcome of Dickerson v. United States?
What was the main outcome of Dickerson v. United States?
Reaffirmed Miranda and invalidated a section of the Crime Control Act.
Missouri v. Seibert ruled that interrogating suspects without presenting a Miranda warning is constitutional.
Missouri v. Seibert ruled that interrogating suspects without presenting a Miranda warning is constitutional.
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What did Gideon v. Wainwright establish?
What did Gideon v. Wainwright establish?
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What was determined in Powell v. Alabama regarding the right to counsel?
What was determined in Powell v. Alabama regarding the right to counsel?
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What did Argersinger v. Hamlin expand?
What did Argersinger v. Hamlin expand?
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What is the significance of Strickland v. Washington?
What is the significance of Strickland v. Washington?
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Study Notes
Supreme Court Cases on Rights of Criminal Defendants
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Miranda v. Arizona: Established the requirement that criminal suspects must be informed of their right to counsel and against self-incrimination before police questioning.
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New York v. Quarles: Introduced a "public safety" exception allowing officers to bypass Miranda warnings when there is an immediate threat to safety or well-being.
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Dickerson v. United States: Reaffirmed the Miranda decision, invalidating a provision of the Crime Control Act that permitted voluntary confessions in federal court without Miranda warnings.
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Missouri v. Seibert: Declared unconstitutional the practice of interrogating suspects without initial Miranda warnings, followed by a warning and a repeated confession.
Right to Counsel
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Gideon v. Wainwright: Ruled that defendants in felony trials are entitled to have legal representation provided at no charge if they cannot afford a lawyer.
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Powell v. Alabama: Determined that the right to counsel is constitutionally required in death penalty cases, ensuring legal representation is available.
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Argersinger v. Hamlin: Expanded the 6th Amendment, establishing that indigent defendants deserve free legal counsel for petty offenses if facing potential incarceration.
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Strickland v. Washington: Set a standard for effective legal representation in capital cases, asserting defendants are entitled to a lawyer whose performance meets an "objective standard of reasonableness."
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Explore essential police court cases in this flashcard quiz. Learn about landmark decisions like Miranda v. Arizona and New York v. Quarles that have shaped legal procedures regarding suspects' rights. Perfect for law students and anyone interested in the criminal justice system.
