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What was the impact of the New Jersey vs TLO case?
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. The decision generated a great deal of backlash when it was decided in 1985.
Why was TLO found guilty?
T.L.O. was charged with possession of marijuana. Before trial, T.L.O. moved to suppress evidence discovered in the search, but the Court denied her motion. The Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County found her guilty and sentenced her to probation for one year.
Who was TLO’s lawyer?
Argued May 10, 1983. Decided August 8, 1983. *335 Lois DeJulio, First Assistant Deputy Public Defender, argued the cause for appellant T.L.O. (Joseph H. Rodriguez, Public Defender, attorney).
What does T.L.O. stand for in law?
The Last One
TLO, which stands for “The Last One,” is the creation of Hank Asher.
When was New Jersey v.tlo case decided?
Many of the Supreme Court’s most notable cases involve the constitutional rights of students in public schools. In New Jersey v. T.L.O., decided in 1985, the Supreme Court took up the issue of when school officials can search students’ personal belongings.
What was the facts of the t.l.o case?
A teacher found T.L.O. and another student smoking cigarettes in the girls’ restroom in the school building in violation of school rules. The teacher brought the two students to a school administrator, who questioned each of them. The second student admitted to smoking cigarettes. T.L.O. denied the allegations.
What did the vice principal find in TLO’s purse?
The vice principal found marijuana papers alongside a pack of cigarettes, which led to a more thorough search of T.L.O.’s purse. He discovered a significant amount of cash, a small amount of marijuana, and a list of students who owed T.L.O money.
Why was t.l.o.accused of smoking?
The initial report from the teacher that T.L.O. had been smoking in violation of school rules constituted reasonable suspicion that cigarettes were in her purse (a fact that would be relevant to the smoking accusation).