The Botham Jean Case: Trial, Verdict, and Appeals
Learn how the Botham Jean case unfolded, from the night of the shooting and the path to a murder charge through the trial, sentencing, and appeals.
Davis v. Washington: The Primary Purpose Test and 911 Calls
Learn how Davis v. Washington shaped Confrontation Clause law, from the origins of the primary purpose test to later refinements and courtroom impact.
Dred Scott Case: Ruling, Dissents, and Reconstruction Aftermath
Learn how the Dred Scott case played out, from the lawsuit and ruling through the dissents and impact to its reversal by the Reconstruction amendments.
Who Killed Colleen Ritzer: Philip Chism’s Trial, Sentence, and Appeal
Learn how the case against the teen who killed Colleen Ritzer moved from the Danvers High School attack through trial, sentencing, and an ongoing appeal.
Al Otro Lado Class Member: Proof, Relief, and Work Authorization
Learn how Al Otro Lado class membership works, from proving you were metered to claiming relief, work authorization, and where the case now stands.
Maryland v. Wilson: Passenger Rights During Traffic Stops
Learn how Maryland v. Wilson shapes passenger rights during traffic stops, from the Supreme Court's reasoning and dissents to what the rule means on the road today.
The Menendez Brothers Case: From Murders to Resentencing
Learn how the Menendez brothers case unfolded, from the Beverly Hills killings and arrests through the trials to recent resentencing and parole rulings.
Allen v. McCurry: Issue Preclusion and Later Section 1983 Suits
Learn how Allen v. McCurry shapes issue preclusion in civil rights cases, from its origins in state criminal court to its reach into later federal suits.
People v. Jennings: The Case That Brought Fingerprints to U.S. Courts
Learn how People v. Jennings brought fingerprint evidence into U.S. courts, from the Chicago murder trial through appeal and its lasting forensic legacy.
Brown v. Board of Education: Reasoning, Harm, and Holding
Learn how the Brown v. Board of Education opinion of the Court addressed school segregation, from constitutional history to its harms and the holding.