Chimel V. California: the Supreme Court Draws a Line in the Sand
Words: 376 1691When the Supreme Court handed down its decision on Chimel v. California in 1969, it didn't just adjust the legal playbook; it rewrote the rules of the game for police searches during arrests. This wasn't just another court decision; it was a declaration that the privacy of one's home couldn't be tossed aside with the handcuffs. The story starts with Theodore Chimel, whose home became the stage for a legal drama after he was arrested for burglary. The cops, without […]
