01:202:201 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Electronic Communications Privacy Act, Physical Abuse, Exigent Circumstance

• School: Rutgers University
• Department: Criminal Justice
• Course: 01:202:201
• Professor: Paolilo

Document Summary

Before the 1960s, the u. s. supreme court did not intrude into the overall operations of the system: mapp v. ohio (1961) Made the exclusionary rule applicable to criminal prosecutions at the state level. This started the warren court on a course that would guarantee recognition of individual rights. After the warren court, the supreme court became more conservative. 1960s: accelerated the process of guaranteeing individual rights, miranda v. arizona (1966) The constitution of the united states provides a checks and balances among the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of govt. No one individual or agency can usurp the rights and freedoms guaranteed under the. The 5th, 6th, & 14th amendment require due process which mandates that justice system officials respect the rights of accused individuals throughout the criminal justice process. Landmark case: a precedent-setting court decision that produces substantial changes in the understanding of the requirements of due process and the practical day-to-day operations of the system.