This is your Research Project for CJ 230 Evidence Forensics. Once you read the instructions then I suggest you begin your research on one set of these specific Supreme Court Cases.
During Week 3 you will need to submit an outline of your paper along with a list of your references. You can submit your assignment under the Assessment Tab in the Classroom.
During Week 5 you will need to submit your Research Project. You can submit your assignment under the Assessment Tab in the Classroom.
Select one of the groups of three court cases listed below. Research each case and identify the U.S. Supreme Court's decision and how these police related issues became a Landmark case. Discuss the circumstances surrounding the case and explain why the initial conviction was overturned and how this case made such a significant impact on the entire jurisprudence of Law Enforcement. What were some of the similarities of these cases yet how did they differ? What are your thoughts on the split decisions made from the Supreme Court Justices?
Group 1
Miranda v Arizona 1966
Escobedo v Illinois 1964
Gideon v Wainwright 1963
Group 2
Mapp v. Ohio 1961
Wolf v. Colorado 1949
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Group 3
Moran v. Burbine 1986
Brown v. Mississippi 1936
Arizona v. Fulminate 1991
Group 4
Terry v Ohio 1968
Beck v. Ohio 1964
Brown v. Texas 1979
The body of your paper must be between 3-5pages. It must also be in APAformat, which shall include an abstract, separate titlepage and referencepage. The Final Project is due by Wednesday during week seven.
Week 3 Assignment: Research Paper Outline
During Week 3 you will need to submit an outline of your paper along with a list of your references (APAFormatt). You can submit your work under this tab.