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- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/12%3A_Crimes_against_the_Public/12.04%3A_End-of-Chapter_MaterialThis page reviews laws on disorderly conduct, loitering, gang activity, drug offenses, and prostitution, noting constitutional challenges, particularly with regards to free speech. It discusses the im...This page reviews laws on disorderly conduct, loitering, gang activity, drug offenses, and prostitution, noting constitutional challenges, particularly with regards to free speech. It discusses the implications of gang conduct, the variability of drug laws, and the widespread criminalization of prostitution.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/03%3A_Constitutional_Protections/3.01%3A_Applicability_of_the_ConstitutionThis page details constitutional protections for U.S. criminal defendants, differentiating between challenges to statutes (unconstitutional on their face vs. as applied) and procedural protections. It...This page details constitutional protections for U.S. criminal defendants, differentiating between challenges to statutes (unconstitutional on their face vs. as applied) and procedural protections. It discusses standards of judicial review, emphasizing strict scrutiny for fundamental rights and rational basis for discrimination.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/03%3A_Constitutional_Protections/3.07%3A_End-of-Chapter_MaterialThis page discusses the protections for criminal defendants provided by the US Constitution and parallels with state constitutions. Key provisions include due process, free speech, and prohibitions ag...This page discusses the protections for criminal defendants provided by the US Constitution and parallels with state constitutions. Key provisions include due process, free speech, and prohibitions against cruel punishments. It highlights the scrutiny on retroactive penalties and vague laws.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Criminal_Procedure%3A_A_Free_Law_School_Casebook_2e_(Alexander_and_Trachtenberg)/04%3A_The_Exclusionary_Rule/4.05%3A_Chapter_35_-_The_Basics_of_Suppression_Hearings_and_Money_DamagesThis page covers the exclusionary rule and suppression hearings for evidence obtained against constitutional rights. It emphasizes the importance of allowing challenges to search warrant affidavits ba...This page covers the exclusionary rule and suppression hearings for evidence obtained against constitutional rights. It emphasizes the importance of allowing challenges to search warrant affidavits based on falsity and addresses the difficulties in seeking justice for police misconduct, notably through the lens of qualified immunity. The cases of Jerome Franks v. Delaware and Kisela v. Hughes illustrate challenges in holding law enforcement accountable.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/01%3A_Law_and_Legal_Systems/1.06%3A_A_Sample_CaseThis page addresses Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employment discrimination based on various factors. It focuses on the case Harris v. Forklift Systems, where the Supreme ...This page addresses Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employment discrimination based on various factors. It focuses on the case Harris v. Forklift Systems, where the Supreme Court ruled that a hostile work environment can be defined by pervasive discriminatory behavior without needing evidence of severe psychological harm.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/04%3A_Constitutional_Law_and_US_Commerce/4.05%3A_Business_and_the_Bill_of_RightsThis page covers the application of the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment to businesses, emphasizing the limitations on government action rather than private operations. It discusses the sel...This page covers the application of the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment to businesses, emphasizing the limitations on government action rather than private operations. It discusses the selective incorporation of rights to states, focusing on the First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments, including due process and equal protection principles.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Criminal_Procedure%3A_A_Free_Law_School_Casebook_2e_(Alexander_and_Trachtenberg)/00%3A_Front_Matter/13%3A_1%3A_Untitled_Page_08This page provides a comprehensive overview of constitutional law related to the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments, emphasizing legal cases and principles concerning searches, warrants, ...This page provides a comprehensive overview of constitutional law related to the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments, emphasizing legal cases and principles concerning searches, warrants, due process, and the Exclusionary Rule. It discusses significant cases like Rakas v. Illinois and Gideon v. Wainwright, covering issues of counsel rights, self-representation, and modern practices in state courts, including electronic surveillance and national security concerns.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/14%3A_Appendix_-_Case_Listings/14.04%3A_Introduction_to_Criminal_LawThis page outlines notable American court cases, highlighting landmark decisions such as Roe v. Wade and Marbury v. Madison, alongside recent cases like Gonzales v. Oregon and Alabama v. Shelton. Each...This page outlines notable American court cases, highlighting landmark decisions such as Roe v. Wade and Marbury v. Madison, alongside recent cases like Gonzales v. Oregon and Alabama v. Shelton. Each case illustrates significant legal principles that have impacted U.S. law and society.
