Case Law

Which case ruled that the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution requires U.S. states to provide attorneys to criminal defendants who are unable to afford their own?

Which case ruled that the exclusionary rule, which prevents prosecutors from using evidence in court that was obtained by violating the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, applies not only to the federal government but also to the U.S. state governments?

Which case ruled that it is constitutional for American police to "stop and frisk" a person they reasonably suspect to be armed and involved in a crime?

Which case ruled a police officer is not entitled to qualified immunity against the 1st amendment?

Which case ruled under the Fourth Amendment, a police officer may use deadly force to prevent the escape of a fleeing suspect only if the officer has a good-faith belief that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious physical injury to the officer or others.