CASE 15.1
Aubrey Jamison, a 17-year-old student, is arrested for possession of marijuana in her high school after an
anonymous tip led the principal and guidance counselor to search her locker and the belongings therein. A small
about of the narcotic and three prescription-strength oxycodone pills were found in her purse. Given this
information, answer the following questions.
31. Aubrey’s parents sued the school district, stating that the search was unconstitutional and that without a valid warrant
the search should not have been allowed. Based on Supreme Court rulings:
The Jamisons would lose based on New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985).
The Jamisons would lose based on Tennant v. Wilksbury School District (1999).
The Jamisons would win based on the fact the principal is not allowed to search a student’s locker and
possessions because of his or her position of power.
The Jamisons would win based on Terry v. Bradshaw (1978).
The History of Juvenile Justice
ITCJ.SIWO.16.15.6 – Discuss police processing of juvenile offenders.
32. If upon finding the prescription drugs, the principal and guidance counsel conducted a strip search on Ms. Jamison, the
Court would rule that:
This was legal based on New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985).
This was a violation of Ms. Jamison’s Sixth Amendment right to due process.
This was a violation of Ms. Jamison’s Fourth Amendment right to unreasonable search and seizure.
This was legal under the Eighth Amendment.
The History of Juvenile Justice
ITCJ.SIWO.16.15.6 – Discuss police processing of juvenile offenders.
33. Given that this was Ms. Jamison’s first offense and that she is a model student, it is likely the judge will focus on
providing her treatment in a court for substance abusers known as a:
The History of Juvenile Justice
ITCJ.SIWO.16.15.8 – Recite the problems and legal issues surrounding the waiver decision.
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