Was charged with possession of marijuana. New Jerseys petition for certiorari sought review of only the third question1 The reasons why it did not seek review of either of the other two questions are tolerably clear.

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In the fourth amendment we have a right to keep our things private.

New jersy vs tlo. TLO 1985 Christian Braun and Isabella Clark Issues Holding and Rationale The Facts Issue. In sum the reasonableness standard in TLO without the need for probable cause is a lower standard that makes students more. This decision was later appealed in the United States Supreme Court.

2d 720 1985 Brief Fact Summary. The vice-principal of a school searched a students bag and found evidence that she was dealing marijuana. New Jersey Vs.

A correct understanding of the New Jersey courts standard explains why that court concluded in TLOs case that the assistant principal did not have reasonable grounds to believe that the student was concealing in her purse evidence of criminal activity or evidence of activity that would seriously interfere with school discipline or order27 The importance of the nature of the rule infraction to the New Jersey. Is important because it delineates a departure from standard Fourth Amendment search and seizure jurisprudence. TLOs argument was that they had no reasonable cause to search her purse.

The case of New Jersey v. The Supreme Court ultimately held that probable cause was not required in school searches finding that students were subject to a lower level of Fourth Amendment protection. New Jersey v.

The lower Court sided with the school. Was the first case to address the balance between students expectations of privacy and schools equally legitimate need to maintain a safe environment. Decided to take the case to the New Jersey Supreme Court that indicated it was unreasonable for the principal to search through her purse and the evidence found could not be used.

The Background of New Jersey v. The acronym TLO was given to her as a result of her status as a minor. 325 1985 JUSTICE WHITE delivered the opinion of the Court.

School officials need not obtain a warrant before searching a student who is under their authority. The Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court of New Jersey Middlesex County found her guilty and sentenced her to probation for one year. We granted certiorari in this case to examine the appropriateness of the exclusionary rule as a remedy for searches carried out in violation of the Fourth Amendment by public school authorities.

A New Jersey high school student was accused of violating school rules by smoking in the restroom leading an assistant principal to search her purse for cigarettes. The Fourth amendment right against unwarranted and unreasonable searches and seizures and it application to public school officials. They shouldnt be able to search anything of ours.

The counter argument was that it was in plain view and according to the 4th amendment if its in plain view you dont need a search warrant. In the 1760s the British government turned its back on the ancient concept of reasonable search and seizure when it authorized writs of assistance which allowed a British agent to authorize any that home shop or place of business be searched. On appeal the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate.

Moved to suppress evidence discovered in the search but the Court denied her motion. TLO 1985 In 1984 in the Piscataway Township High School in New Jersey a female student who was classified as a minor at the time of her arrest was convicted of possessing illegal paraphernalia utilized for the consumption of Marijuana. There is substantial agreement among appellate courts that the New Jersey Supreme Court applied the correct standard and it is apparently one that the New Jersey law enforcement authorities favor.

If playback doesnt begin shortly try restarting your device. Supreme Court set forth the principles governing searches by public school authorities. Synopsis of Rule of Law.

Therefore taking away her rights and denying her the 4th amendment. In New Jersey v. Videos you watch may be added to the TVs watch history and influence TV.

The vice principal discovered marijuana and other items that implicated the student in dealing marijuana which was illegal. A total stranger cant just to come to our and search our stuff without permission. In the case of New Jerseyvs.