Title: Identify basic case law relevant to criminal procedure.
Course: Criminal Justice I (15051-I) > Section: Understanding the Rule of Law

Identification should include explaining the concept of precedent and stare decisis and the importance of landmark cases such as

- Silverthorne Lumber Company v. United States (1920)
- Carroll v. United States (1925)
- Mapp v. Ohio (1961)
- Escobedo v. Illinois (1964)
- Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
- Terry v. Ohio (1968).

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is Escobedo v. Illinois important for a defendant during interrogation?
- What is a Terry stop?
- What are the Miranda triggers, and how do they dictate when one must be advised of their constitutional rights?