(a) Listen to the oral arguments for the case: Riley v. California . The mp3 files for the audio can be found on the United
(a) Listen to the oral arguments for the case: Riley v. California . The mp3 files for the audio can be found on the United States Supreme Court website
Oral Arguments: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/audio/2013/13-132
(b) pleasee follow along with the written transcripts from oral arguments while you listen to the audio.
After listening to oral arguments and reading the case, please complete the questions
Written Argument Transcript: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2013/13-132_bp7c.pdf
(c) finally read parts of the decision that was handed down from the United States Supreme Court. Note some sections are required while others are optional or recommended.
Court Decision: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/13pdf/13-132_8l9c.pdf
This case revolves around a cell phone and when an officer can search it - (see comments around 23130, 26:30 and 28:00 of the oral arguments recording]. Why is a smart phone different from any other items (e.go, a wallet, a briefcase, or notepad)? Explain why this matters for this case, [Insert Answer Here] There were three attorneys who made arguments before the United States Supreme Court in this case: Mr. Fisher, Mr. Dumont, and Mr. Dreeben. In your opinion, who seemed to have better answers to the justices' questions? Why? Explain. Issue and Holding Questions What did the court decide? Explain their decision (please use detail). NOTE: This section alone should not be less than 100 words. [Insert Answer Here] Rule of Law In 50 to 100 words, describe the rule that came out of this case and why the rule is important. In short what is the rule or principle that law enforcement needs to be aware of for future cases? (Please note - make sure your answer is at least 50 words) [Insert Answer Here] Analysis Do you agree with the decision the United States Supreme Court's made in this case? Why or why not? Fully explain your logic. [Insert Answer Here] If you were an attorney in this case (either side), would you have done anything differently? How would you have approached this case in a different way? In short, are there other arguments that you would have made? [Insert Answer Here] If you had been the deciding vote as a judge in this case, which way would you have ruled? Which points/arguments would you have brought up when you wrote the decision? Why? [Insert Answer Here]Questions: Basic Information and Procedural History: What is the name of the case? [Insert Answer Here] What year was the case decided in? [Insert Answer Here] Case Facts and Issuesi What happened in this case? Explain all the events (facts) the explain what happened and create the legal controversy/issue that the court is addressing today. Make sure you provide enough detail that someone would be able to follow the logic of the decision. More detail is better than less. NOTE: This section alone should not be less than 100 words. [Insert Answer Here] What is/are the legal issues/ questions in this case? [Insert Answer Here] Oral Argument Questions: During oral arguments, there was a lot of conversation between "digital information" vs. "physical evidence" (for example, see justice Alito comment around 5:30). What is the difference between digital information and physical information and why does it matter? [Insert Answer Here]
