Summary
The 1968 ruling overturned a conviction for drug possession due to an unconstitutional warrantless search, thereby recognizing a violation of the defendant's Fourth Amendment protections.
Katz v. United States (1968)
The 1968 Supreme Court decision in Katz v. United States overturned a conviction for illegal gambling based on evidence obtained through warrantless wiretapping. The court ruled that the Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable searches and seizures extends to oral statements made in a phone booth, rejecting the prior requirement of physical intrusion. This landmark case significantly broadened the scope of Fourth Amendment protections, emphasizing the reasonable expectation of privacy as the critical factor determining the legality of a search, rather than solely focusing on property rights. The ruling established a crucial precedent for future cases involving electronic surveillance and redefined the boundaries of government surveillance powers.
Summary
In a 1968 legal case, the court overturned a conviction for drug possession. The court ruled that the police search was illegal because it happened without a warrant. This violated the defendant's rights under the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
The Case of the Unlawful Search
In 1968, a court overturned a conviction for having illegal drugs. The court decided that the police searched the person without a warrant, breaking the law. This violated the person's rights under the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches.