Police Court Cases Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What was held in Miranda v. Arizona?

Criminal suspects must be informed of their right to consult with an attorney.

Criminal suspects can be interrogated without any rights.

Both A and C. (correct)

Criminal suspects must be informed of their right against self-incrimination.

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?

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.

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What did Gideon v. Wainwright establish?

Defendants in felony trials must be provided a lawyer free of charge if they cannot afford one. Signup and view all the answers

What was determined in Powell v. Alabama regarding the right to counsel?

The right to counsel was required by law in death penalty trials. Signup and view all the answers

What did Argersinger v. Hamlin expand?

The 6th amendment by providing representation for indigent defendants in petty offenses if facing incarceration. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Strickland v. Washington?

Defendants in capital cases have a right to representation that meets an 'objective standard of reasonableness'. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Supreme Court Cases on Rights of Criminal Defendants

Miranda v. Arizona: Established the requirement that criminal suspects must be informed of their right to counsel and against self-incrimination before police questioning.
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.
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.
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

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.
Powell v. Alabama: Determined that the right to counsel is constitutionally required in death penalty cases, ensuring legal representation is available.
Argersinger v. Hamlin: Expanded the 6th Amendment, establishing that indigent defendants deserve free legal counsel for petty offenses if facing potential incarceration.
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.