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Chavez v. Martinez (2003)
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- Last updated: April 5, 2024
- Grade level: High School (9-12)
- Theme(s): Due Process and Rights of the Accused, Supreme Court/Judicial Branch
- Issue Area(s): Search and Police Procedures
- U.S. Supreme Court: Not set
- U.S. Constitution: 14th Amendment, 5th Amendment
This U.S. Supreme Court case tackled the following question: Is a suspect’s right against self-incrimination and to due process violated if they are subjected to coercive questioning while in custody, even if their statements were never used against them?
It was decided on May 27, 2003.
© 2003 Street Law, Inc.
This resource was developed with support from the Supreme Court Historical Society.
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