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Johnson, 555 U.S. 323 (2009). • To use a narcotics detection dog to walk around the exterior of a car subject to a valid traffic stop. Illinois v. Cabales, 543 U.S. 405 (2005). • To justify a highway stop without any individualized suspicion by special law enforcement. Illinois v. Lidster, 540 U.S. 419 (2004). • To conduct routine stops and searches at an international border. United States v. Montoya de Hernandez, 473 U.S. 531 (1985). • To conduct sobriety checkpoints for the purpose of combating

(Attorney Jeffrey J. Randa, n.d.) The Role of the Grand Jury According to (“How Does a Grand Jury Work”, 2017), a grand jury is when 16 to 23 people random people are selected in their community to serve jury duty at the courts. However, this action is mandatory and is known to be the first procedure in a criminal trial. The role that the grand jury performs is to work with a prosecutor to make a decision by observing a crime that was committed, as well as trying to make

Throughout the course of American history, the court systems of the Judicial Branch have determined what is and isn’t acceptable in today’s society. Without the precedents set forth by the Supreme Court, the people of America would run wild and not have any disciplinary consequences. Although some cases that appear before the judges may be simple and easily acquire a unanimous decision, many hearings cause much controversy not only for the justices, but for the American people as well. Even though

Snyder v. Phelps: Testing the Limits of Free Speech Nicole Cico AP Government - 3AB January 7, 2018  Snyder v. Phelps was one of the most controversial court cases in recent history. It truly made people question where the lines for free speech should be drawn. This case set in stone the freedom of speech guaranteed to all citizens by the First Amendment, even protecting hate speech with ill-intent. The case arose after the death of Marine Lance Corporal Matthew Snyder during his service in Iraq

American Pioneers: Martin Luther King and Thurgood Marshall. Martin Luther King fought all his life for equal rights for Afro Americans, but Thurgood Marshall help elevate the Afro American civil rights struggles through legal precedents and timely court decisions. Thomas G. Kraftenmaker a professor of Constitutional law at Georgetown University Law Center wrote, "When I think of great American lawyers I think of Thurgood Marshall, Abe Lincoln and Daniel Webster". In this century only Earl Warren approaches

testified that she heard the door open and Ross questioning who were there, then Ross told her that Brenda was talking to some guy behind the door. Booth’s counsel objected to Regina’s testimony alleging it was hearsay not permitted. However, the trial court admitted the Regina’s testimony under the Present Sense Impression. History:

Legal Expert Paper: Affirmative Action Ashley Dantzler Daniel Harris DaWayne Nettles Tiffany R. Pickard Columbia College Affirmative action is an outcome of the 1960 's Civil Rights Movement, intended to provide equal opportunities for members of minority groups and women in education and employment. In March1961, President Kennedy was the first to use the term "affirmative action" in an Executive Order that directed government contractors to take "affirmative action to ensure that applicants

Adoption and Parental Rights Issue Although adoption can be difficult for any single person or married couple, adoption for the gay and lesbian population presents a unique set of challenges both societal and legal. Whether constitutional or not, special rules apply to same gay and lesbian adoption. Under current legislation, is same sex adoption fully legal and how do the laws on the subject measure with regard to equality to adoption among heterosexual couples in the same state? Once the issue of

S. Circuit Court of Appeals saying states could not be sued under the FMLA (the Huffington post). Drug Testing Currently, in the state of Florida the Federal Appeals court is battling arguments of a judge ruling against the idea that the government would violate the rights of the citizen of Tallahassee, by requiring

Blake was an inmate at a Maryland correctional center. He was moved to the segregated area of the prison, and the two guards while escorting him there used excessive force. One holding him down on the ground and the other punching Blake while he was on the ground. Blake after the incident reported it to his PO (Parole Officer). Then, the officer took it down to a court, for investigation and a lawsuit. The court granted the plaintiff $50,000, but then the court of appeals said that because he did