Properties (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
legal case
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| gptkbp:applicationNumber |
75-4.
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| gptkbp:caseOutcome |
The case affirmed the validity of warrantless arrests under certain conditions.
Had a lasting impact on law enforcement practices. Confirmed the legality of certain warrantless arrests. Analyzed the implications for future law enforcement. The ruling clarified the standards for law enforcement. |
| gptkbp:caseTypes |
criminal law
No. 75-4 |
| gptkbp:citedBy |
423 U.S. 411
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| gptkbp:controversy |
The government argued that exigent circumstances justified the arrest.
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| gptkbp:court |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
gptkb:United_States gptkb:Watson The decision was a landmark ruling. |
| gptkbp:decidedBy |
June 29, 1976
The Court held that a warrantless arrest is valid if the officer has probable cause. |
| gptkbp:filedIn |
March 23, 1976
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| gptkbp:firstClaim |
Cited_in_future_Fourth_Amendment_cases.
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| gptkbp:historicalContext |
Part_of_the_evolution_of_Fourth_Amendment_jurisprudence.
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| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
Part of a series of cases addressing police powers.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
United States v. Watson
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| gptkbp:impact |
Influenced law enforcement practices regarding arrests.
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| gptkbp:judges |
gptkb:Justice_William_J._Brennan_Jr.
Reinforced the importance of probable cause. The opinion discussed the necessity of probable cause. Reviewed_by_the_Supreme_Court. The_Supreme_Court_upheld_the_lower_court's_decision. The_judgment_was_in_favor_of_the_United_States. |
| gptkbp:keyIssues |
Whether a warrant is required for a lawful arrest.
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| gptkbp:legal_representation |
Analyzed the balance between individual rights and law enforcement.
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| gptkbp:legalStatus |
Set a precedent for future cases.
Established that probable cause can exist without a warrant. Part of the broader discussion on police powers. Part of the legal framework governing arrests. Clarified the standards for probable cause in arrests. Raised questions about individual rights versus public safety. Fourth_Amendment_rights Represented_by_the_Solicitor_General. |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
Involved the arrest of a suspect without a warrant.
Examined the implications of warrantless arrests. Part of the body of case law regarding arrests. Relevant for discussions on civil liberties. Significant for law enforcement training. The judgment was a pivotal moment in legal history. A_significant_case_in_Fourth_Amendment_law. |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Affirmed the lower court's ruling.
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| gptkbp:politicalParty |
gptkb:Justice_Potter_Stewart
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| gptkbp:precedent |
Set a standard for evaluating warrantless arrests.
subsequent cases regarding warrantless arrests |
| gptkbp:relatedPatent |
gptkb:United_States_v._McCarty
Exigent circumstances. Set_within_the_context_of_Fourth_Amendment_protections. |
| gptkbp:significance |
Important for understanding police authority.
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| gptkbp:team |
Important for understanding the limits of police authority.
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| gptkbp:voterTurnout |
6-3 in favor of the decision.
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