Choose any of the landmark Supreme Court cases listed below. Write a report that covers the following areas:
Briefly explain the circumstances of the case. What happened?
Identify the controversy involved in the case. (What was the issue the Court needed to resolve)
Identify which Amendment(s) were involved in this case and explain. (In other words, don't just say "this was a 4th Amendment case." Explain why you believe that to be true).
Describe the outcome of the case and summarize the Court's reasoning for its decision.
Explain the impact this case has had on policing.
CASES:
Mapp v. Ohio
Miranda v. Arizona
Terry v. Ohio
Escobedo v. Illinois
Tennessee v. Garner