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1 day ago · Texas v. Johnson (1989) This case ruled that individuals have the right to burn the American flag. It’s protected as free speech. The Court ruled that even if it’s offensive, it’s still a ...
1 day ago · The right to remain silent was famously upheld in the 1966 Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona. Miranda rights, which include the right to remain silent, must be read to individuals upon arrest. Due Process of Law. Due process is another critical component of the 5th Amendment, ensuring that legal proceedings are conducted fairly and justly.
5 days ago · The Surpeme Court has long been skeptical of the honest-services fraud statute and the risks of overcriminalizing sharp business dealings, so one or more of the justices is surely taking a close look at this case. Miranda. Last up is a capital case, Medrano v. Texas. Rodolfo Medrano was a member of a south Texas gang charged with capital murder ...
1 day ago · The organization of the federal judicial system, including the size of the Supreme Court, is established by Congress. From 1789 to 1807 the court comprised six justices. In 1807 a seventh justice was added, followed by an eighth and a ninth in 1837 and a tenth in 1863.
1 day ago · Kankakee County Circuit Judge Kathy Bradshaw-Elliott made the ruling last Friday following a hearing for Gulley’s motion to suppress the interviews Friday.
5 days ago · The law doesn't require you to prove the state's case for them. The police are responsible for developing the evidence to prove you committed a crime. The Supreme Court confirmed the right to remain silent in Miranda v. Arizona. If the police coerce or force you into speaking, they have violated your rights. ____
