Research Paper 1 CJUS 350

Research Paper 1 CJUS 350

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RESEARCH PAPER: PART 1 – CASES SUMMARY INSTRUCTIONS

Since 1963, a series of United States Supreme Court case decisions have clarified that in criminal
cases, prosecutors must disclose to the defense evidence favorable to the defendant. This includes
information that may be used to impeach the credibility of government witnesses, including law
enforcement officers. These decisions mean that police officers who have documented histories of lying
in official matters are liabilities to their agencies, and these histories may render them unable to
testify credibly.

Summarize the main issues that are involved in the following United States Supreme Court cases. You
must have at least 2–3 pages, not including your title page.

• Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963)
• Giglio v. United States, 405 U.S. 150 (1972)
• United States v. Agurs, 427 U.S. 97 (1976)