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64/10/28 Appeal By John Terry Defendant-Appellant (Law & Fact), Lee E. Skeel

Eighth Judicial District of Ohio, Court of Appeals, Cuyahoga County

October 28, 1964 Motion by defendant appellant for stay of execution pending appeal granted. Motion for bail overruled.

64/10/19? Affidavit Of John W. Terry, John W. Terry

Eighth Judicial District of Ohio, Court of Appeals, Cuyahoga County

Affidavit stating John W. Terry doesn't have the money to defray a legal appeal on his behalf.

64/09/23 Illegal Search Ruling Is Due Today, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Newspaper Coverage

Reports that Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge Bernard Friedman is expected to rule today on whether two men charged with carrying concealed weapons were searched legally. Richard Chilton and John Terry's attorney, Louis Stokes, asked that the case be dismissed because the police search of the men violated their constitutional rights.

64/09/23 Judge Upholds Police In Seach-Seize Arrest, Cleveland Press

Newspaper Coverage

Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Bernard Friedman overruled the challenge, led by defense attorney Louis Stokes, to Detective Martin McFadden's search of John W. Terry and Richard Chilton. Judge Friedman suggested his decision be appealed, saying that there is no law in Ohio covering this situation and three states have laws on this subject. I strongly suggest you take this ruling to the Appellate Court to make the law clear to citizens and policemen."

64/09/22 Judge Bernard Friedman's Opinion In State V. Chilton And State V. Terry, Bernard Friedman

Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas

In the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Judge Bernard Friedman drew a distinction between "stop and frisk" and "search and seizure." This distinction was also recognized the U.S. Supreme Court in Terry v. Ohio.

Judge Friedman wrote in his opinion:

"A search is primarily for the purpose of trying to obtain evidence in connection with the commission of a crime, that the police officer may reasonably believe that a crime has been committed or might be committed.

A frisking is strictly for the protection of the officer's person and his life. There was reasonable cause in this case …

64/09/22 Defendant's Bill Of Exceptions - Part 3, John T. Corrigan, Louis Stokes, Reuben M. Payne

Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas

Part three of Defendant's Bill of Exceptions for State of Ohio v. John W. Terry and State of Ohio v. Richard D. Chilton. Appearances: John T. Corrigan and Reuben Payne for the State of Ohio and Louis Stokes for the Defendants.

64/09/22 Defendant's Bill Of Exceptions - Part 1, John T. Corrigan, Louis Stokes, Reuben M. Payne

Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas

Defendant's Bill of Exceptions for State of Ohio v. John W. Terry and State of Ohio v. Richard D. Chilton. Appearances: John T. Corrigan and Reuben Payne for the State of Ohio and Louis Stokes for the Defendants.

64/09/22 Defendant's Bill Of Exceptions - Part 2, John T. Corrigan, Louis Stokes, Reuben M. Payne

Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas

Part two of Defendant's Bill of Exceptions for State of Ohio v. John W. Terry and State of Ohio v. Richard D. Chilton. Appearances: John T. Corrigan and Reuben Payne for the State of Ohio and Louis Stokes for the Defendants.

64/09/22 Defendant's Bill Of Exceptions - Part 4, John T. Corrigan, Louis Stokes, Reuben M. Payne

Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas

Part four of Defendant's Bill of Exceptions for State of Ohio v. John W. Terry and State of Ohio v. Richard D. Chilton. Appearances: John T. Corrigan and Reuben Payne for the State of Ohio and Louis Stokes for the Defendants.

64/09/22 Illegal Search Is Charged At Concealed Weapons Trial, Cleveland Press

Newspaper Coverage

Reports that Defense Attorney Louis Stokes asked Common Pleas Court Judge Bernard Friedman to dismiss the concealed carry charges against John Terry and Richard Chilton on the grounds that Cleveland PD Detective Martin McFadden's search of the two men was illegal and violated their constitutional rights under the Fourth Amendment.

64/05/12 Capias On Indictment For Carrying Concealed Weapons, John T. Corrigan

Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas

No abstract provided.