Terry vs. Ohio (1968)
Details: An officer, not in uniform, believed that Terry and two other men were going to rob a store. The officer checked them and found weapons on two of them. Terry was sent to jail for three years for carrying a concealed weapon.
Decision/Justification: 8 votes for Ohio, 1 vote against. The Fourth Amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures, but Terry’s search was a reasonable “stop and frisk” because it presented a threat to one’s safety.
Lasting effect (precedent/significance): The search was to protect the safety of the officer and others.
Important/relevant details: If an officer is not on duty, but has acceptable reasons, search and seizure is allowed.
Decision/Justification: 8 votes for Ohio, 1 vote against. The Fourth Amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures, but Terry’s search was a reasonable “stop and frisk” because it presented a threat to one’s safety.
Lasting effect (precedent/significance): The search was to protect the safety of the officer and others.
Important/relevant details: If an officer is not on duty, but has acceptable reasons, search and seizure is allowed.