Atwater v. City of Largo Vista: Buckle-Up or Get Locked-Up: Warrantless Arrests for Fine-Only Misdemeanors Under the Fourth Amendment

Authors

Jason M. Katz

Abstract

The first part of this note presents a brief background of the constitutional jurisprudence regarding arrests. The note then recites the facts that led to this case and the legal proceedings that followed, including the Supreme Court’s decision. Next, the note analyzes the Court’s majority opinion, remarks on changes and deviations that were made in the law, and questions some areas of the Court’s analysis. The note concludes by addressing the significant consequences that the Atwater ruling may have on ordinary Americans.

Recommended Citation

Katz, Jason M. (2003) "Atwater v. City of Largo Vista: Buckle-Up or Get Locked-Up: Warrantless Arrests for Fine-Only Misdemeanors Under the Fourth Amendment," Akron Law Review: Vol. 36: Iss. 3, Article 4.
Available at: https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/akronlawreview/vol36/iss3/4