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Representation
In Gideon v Wainwright, Gideon requested an attorny free of charge after being charged of a felony. The judge denied his request. The Supreme Court ruled for Gideon, saying that the Sixth Amendment requires indigent criminal defendants to be provided an attorney free of charge. United States Courts. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/get-informed/supreme-court/landmark-supreme-court-cases.aspx -
Rights
One of the most popular quotes in regards to criminal Justice "you have the right to remain silent" Ernesto Miranda admitted to a crime without being notified of his rights to remain silent. The Supreme Court ruled that police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning. United States Courts. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/get-informed/supreme-court/landmark-supreme-court-cases.aspx -
First amendment
Gregory Lee Johnson burned a flag durig protest and argued that symbolic speech protected by the first amendment. The Supreme Court agreed, ruling that symbolic speech is constitutionally protected even when it is offensive. United States Courts. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/get-informed/supreme-court/landmark-supreme-court-cases.aspx -
Harrasment
An employee cannot sue her employer if she's harassed at work by a co-worker. Instead, she can only sue the employer if the hostility is created by a supervisor—which is not the same as a bossy and harassing colleague.
