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The Warren Court And Criminal Procedure, A. Kenneth Pye
The Warren Court And Criminal Procedure, A. Kenneth Pye
Michigan Law Review
On October 5, 1953, Earl Warren became Chief Justice of the United States. During the fifteen years of his tenure as Chief Justice, fundamental changes in criminal procedure have resulted· from decisions of what is popularly called "the Warren Court." There may be a legitimate difference of opinion whether these changes constitute a "criminal law revolution" or merely an orderly evolution toward the application of civilized standards to the trial of persons accused of crime. Whatever the characterization, however, there can be little doubt that the developments of the past fifteen years have unalterably changed the course of .the administration …
"Street Encounters" And The Constitution: Terry, Sibron, Peters, And Beyond, Wayne R. Lafave
"Street Encounters" And The Constitution: Terry, Sibron, Peters, And Beyond, Wayne R. Lafave
Michigan Law Review
In light of the surfeit of law review commentary on the subject of stop and frisk, a word about what follows is in order. This Article is not intended to be a restatement or summary of the recent debate on stop and frisk. Terry and its companions have put some of the issues to rest and pushed others to the forefront, and with the resulting change in the battle lines the time is ripe for a reassessment. The concern here is with the approach taken by the Supreme Court in Terry, Sibron, and Peters, and the emphasis is …