Weeks vs United States:
Details:The police entered his home and confiscated papers and articles from his home without a search warrant. Afterwards, they returned and did it a second time. Weeks petitioned against the police to get his personal items back.
Decision: Unanimously voted for Weeks. They voted for weeks because this constitutes a violation of the 4th amendment.
Lasting Effect: Citizens do not have to fear that authorities can enter your home unless there is a cause and they have a warrant. This case created the exclusionary rule.
Important: The police cannot search without a warrant.
Decision: Unanimously voted for Weeks. They voted for weeks because this constitutes a violation of the 4th amendment.
Lasting Effect: Citizens do not have to fear that authorities can enter your home unless there is a cause and they have a warrant. This case created the exclusionary rule.
Important: The police cannot search without a warrant.