New jersey vs. t.l.o
Background
A girl was of accused of smoking in the girls bathroom at her highschool. She was questioned by the prinicpal and her purse was searched. They found marijuana and other drugs.
Constituional Question
Did the search violate her rights to the 4th and 14th Amendment.
Lasting Effect
The court said that the search did not violate her rights because the law says searches can only be conducted when there is "probable cause" that an individual has disobeyed the law. She had "rolling papers" in her purse and that gave the principal the right to search her.
A girl was of accused of smoking in the girls bathroom at her highschool. She was questioned by the prinicpal and her purse was searched. They found marijuana and other drugs.
Constituional Question
Did the search violate her rights to the 4th and 14th Amendment.
Lasting Effect
The court said that the search did not violate her rights because the law says searches can only be conducted when there is "probable cause" that an individual has disobeyed the law. She had "rolling papers" in her purse and that gave the principal the right to search her.