Description

case brief about terry v. ohio
Introduction:
Briefly write about the purpose of your report. For example:
This report is about the U.S. Supreme Court case Terry v. Ohio. Here we will examine how the U.S. Constitution was applied to this situation involving the police contact of Mr. Terry.
Synopsis:
Here you would write a brief synopsis of what happened in the case. What were the facts? (Who, what, when, where, how, why etc.)
Amendment:
What Constitutional Amendment did this case involve? What are the elements of that Amendment?
Reason for Appeal:
Why did the defendant Terry appeal his case to the U.S. Supreme Court?
Held:
What was the ruling by the Supreme Court?
In this section you will:

1. State the ruling by the US Supreme Court, what was the vote?
2. Explain the ruling
3. List one primary supporting case and why it connects to this case
4. Which Justice wrote the opinion for the Court?
   Thinking Critically:
   Why in your thinking is this case important? Do you agree or disagree with the decision? Why or why not?
   Definition:
   Define: 1. Arrest
   2. Probable Cause
   References:
   List any references you used in any of the above to help you write your report. APA format. Your Lib Guide will also help you with this assignment. http://libguides.pima.edu/evidence, your text from pages 25 – 33 and you can watch this video to help you understand more about this case: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QaTmZQxqKE