1. Supreme Court Cases of the 60s

2. Mapp v. Ohio, 1961 What happened? - illegal search of home found “obscene materials”. Mapp was convicted. Brought to court and found that the 4 th amendment protects against “unreasonable search and seizures” and can’t be used in court against the defendant. What does this mean for you? - Protection from illegal entering and search and seizure without a warrant. Anything found without a warrant cannot be used against you in a court of law.

3. Gideon v. Wainwright 1963 What happened? -Gideon, after breaking into a poolroom, was arrested and too poor to have an attorney represent him and Florida refused to provide one. He represented himself and was found guilty. Bc of 14 th amendment “due process” clause it was called into play the 6 th amendment “representation” and he was appointed an attorney and retried and found not guilty. What does this mean for you? -All Americans, guilty/not guilty, rich/poor, will have the chance to be represented in the courtroom. If they cannot afford an attorney one will be provided to them.

4. Escobedo v. Illinois, 1964 What happened? -When accused of murder, Escobedo refused to talk and when asked for a lawyer was refused one. Interrogated for 14.5 hours until he made damaging statements and was convicted and sentenced. Everything that was used in court was thrown out because there had been no lawyer given and had not been told he could remain silent. What does this mean for you? - under 6 th amendment you have the right to counsel when interrogated and brought in as a suspect. You also have the right to be read your rights and what charges are being brought against you.

5. Reynolds v. Sims, 1964 What happened? - representation in the Alabama state legislature had no changed for 60 years. Rural minorities in a urban society were holding the power and representation was not equal or correct. What does this mean for you? “One person, One Vote” Reapportionment based on current census data

6. Miranda v. Arizona, 1966 What happened? -arrested for kidnapping and sexual assault. Confessed and signed documents that said he knew of his rights and gave info on his own free will. Appealed claiming “without counsel or warning” the confession had been illegally obtained. -retried and found guilty again What does this mean for you? you must be told and aware of your rights when you are arrested or interrogated