Weeks v. United States (1914)
Powell v. Alabama (1932)
Mapp v. Ohio (1961)
Escbedo v. Illinois (1964)
Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
Council must be provided in cases of felony charges regardless of the defendants ability to pay.
Enforced the exclusionary rule. Also brought up the question of whether or not obscene materials in someone's home are protected by the 1st amendment.
The exclusionary rule. Evidence found in searches and seizures that violated the 4th Amendment can not be used in court.
Being denied council is a violation of the sixth amendment in any case.
Council must be provided to anyone accused unless the right is waved competently and intelligently.
When someone is arrested, they must be informed of their right to an attorney and their right against self-incrimination.
