🚔 Can police search your car without a warrant? This episode of our Top 10 Criminal Law Cases and Myths series dives into the history of the “automobile exception” under the Fourth Amendment.

In this video, we’ll cover:
✅ The facts behind the Supreme Court’s landmark decision during Prohibition
✅ Why cars are treated differently from homes under the Constitution
✅ The biggest myths about car searches and your rights
✅ What “probable cause” really means for traffic stops
✅ How this case still shapes police encounters almost 100 years later

📌 Myth vs. Reality: Many believe police can search your car for any reason—but that’s not true. Learn what the law actually says and how to protect your rights.

📺 Missed earlier episodes? Start the series here:

Top 10 Criminal Law Cases and Myths | PART 1: Think You Know Your Miranda Rights?
https://youtu.be/RCQQbPSa0hs

Top 10 Criminal Law Cases and Myths | PART 2: Gideon – Do You Really Get to Choose a Free Lawyer?
https://youtu.be/bpkYko9WwFc

Top 10 Criminal Law Cases and Myths | PART 3: Katz – The Case That Changed Privacy Forever.
https://youtu.be/tw8a9fjUkaI

Top 10 Criminal Law Cases and Myths | PART 4: Stop-and-Frisk & the Fourth Amendment Explained
https://youtu.be/4UmVp5ORo3A

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Welcome to Part 4 of our series on the Top 10 Supreme Court Criminal Law Cases and the Myths Surrounding Them! In this episode, we break down Terry v. Ohio (1968) — the landmark case that created the legal foundation for stop-and-frisk.

🚔 What really happened in Terry v. Ohio?
⚖️ What did the Supreme Court actually hold?
❌ And what are the biggest myths people still believe about stop-and-frisk?

We’ll cover the facts, the holding, and the lasting impact on the Fourth Amendment — separating truth from fiction so you understand your rights.

I'll give you a clear understanding of one of the most controversial cases in American criminal law.

📺 Missed earlier episodes? Start the series here:

Top 10 Criminal Law Cases and Myths | PART 1: Think You Know Your Miranda Rights?
https://youtu.be/RCQQbPSa0hs

Top 10 Criminal Law Cases and Myths | PART 2: Gideon – Do You Really Get to Choose a Free Lawyer?
https://youtu.be/bpkYko9WwFc

Top 10 Criminal Law Cases and Myths | PART 3: Katz – The Case That Changed Privacy Forever.
https://youtu.be/tw8a9fjUkaI

Revisiting the SCOPE of Terry v. Ohio frisk/search. 9th Circuit says illegal search!
https://youtu.be/jPnyMxYKnSI

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Think you know the story of Katz v. United States (1967)? Most people believe this landmark Supreme Court case gave everyone a guaranteed right to privacy—but that’s not the full truth. In this video, we break down the biggest myths and misunderstandings about Katz, from whether the Fourth Amendment protects all conversations, to what counts as a “reasonable expectation of privacy,” to how this case changed surveillance law forever.

This is Part 3 of our Top 10 Criminal Law Cases and Myths series. If you thought Gideon was misunderstood, wait until you hear the surprising facts about Katz.

You’ll learn:
✅ What Katz v. United States actually decided
✅ Why privacy isn’t absolute under the Fourth Amendment
✅ The truth about “reasonable expectations of privacy”
✅ How this case transformed the law on electronic surveillance
✅ Why Katz didn’t end wiretapping without a warrant
✅ How this case affects your privacy rights today—even on your phone

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If you’re looking for legal insights or guidance from a criminal defense lawyer in San Diego, this video is a must-watch.

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Top 10 Criminal Law Cases and Myths | PART 1: Think You Know Your Miranda Rights?
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Top 10 Criminal Law Cases and Myths | PART 2: Gideon – Do You Really Get to Choose a Free Lawyer?
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