New Jersey vs. T.L.O. (1985)
Details: A 14 year old girl was caught smoking at her high school. The school principal searched her purse and found marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Decision/Justification: 6 votes for New Jersey, 3 votes against. The court ruled that since the search was on school grounds and had a probable cause, this was not a violation of the 4th Amendment.
Lasting effect (precedent/significance): This case sets an example for the 4th Amendment limitations. This case also says that students can be searched with reasonable suspicion.
Important/relevant details: This case shows that schools have an important say in things and have authority.
Decision/Justification: 6 votes for New Jersey, 3 votes against. The court ruled that since the search was on school grounds and had a probable cause, this was not a violation of the 4th Amendment.
Lasting effect (precedent/significance): This case sets an example for the 4th Amendment limitations. This case also says that students can be searched with reasonable suspicion.
Important/relevant details: This case shows that schools have an important say in things and have authority.