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New York v. Quarles: The Case That Established the ‘Public Safety’ Exception to Miranda Rights
New York v. Quarles is a landmark case that revolutionized criminal procedure law in the United States. Here are some of the key quotes from the case: “Public safety must be protected and it cannot be protected by the sacrifice of all personal privacy and freedom” – Chief Justice Burger “Where possible, we interpret the…
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Understanding United States v. Biswell: The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Warrantless Searches of Businesses
In United States v. Biswell, the Supreme Court ruled on whether warrantless searches of businesses were constitutional under the Fourth Amendment. The case specifically dealt with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms’ (ATF) search of a gun dealer’s business without a warrant, which resulted in the discovery of multiple firearms violations. Some topical quotes…