The Court dismissed a man's marijuana conviction because without the false statements, there did not exist probable cause to procure a search warrant. This case illustrates the corrosive effect the 'War on Drugs' has had on the Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable search and seizure. He subsequently testified that he had not entered the house, but instead discovered marijuana seeds in the defendant's curbside trash. McLeod claimed he did not intend to mislead the magistrate. Because the statements made by Detective McLeod were false and made in bad faith, they must be stricken from the affidavit.
People have rights.
An education is guaranteed in the Constitution. The court stated that conduct such as a telephoned bomb threat, or threatening harm to a teacher while off campus were adequate grounds for expulsion.