Landmarks Flashcards
(19 cards)
What case addressed trial competence?
Drope v. Missouri (1975)
This case focused on the competence of a defendant to stand trial.
Which case involved the status of an addict and the 8th amendment?
Robinson v. California (1962)
It ruled that mere presence as an addict is not punishable under the 8th amendment.
What was the conclusion of Powell v. Texas (1968)?
Public drunkenness is not unconstitutional; it is not based on status.
This case differentiated between behavior and status.
Which case established rights for juveniles concerning due process?
In re Gault (1966)
It emphasized the rights of juveniles in the legal system.
What did Parham v. JR and JL (1979) address?
Juveniles’ rights regarding status and voluntary commitment under due process.
It focused on the commitment of juveniles to mental health facilities.
What was the ruling in Baxstrom v. Herold (1966)?
Involuntary commitment at the end of a criminal sentence violates equal protection.
This case addressed the rights of individuals post-sentence.
What issue was addressed in Jackson v. Indiana (1972)?
Pre-trial involuntary commitment concerning equal protection and due process.
It questioned the constitutionality of pre-trial commitments.
What did Vitek v. Jones (1980) determine?
Due process requirements for involuntarily transferring a convict to a mental health facility.
It highlighted the rights of inmates during transfers.
What due process requirement was established in Washington v. Harper (1980)?
Due process requirements to administer antipsychotic medications to an inmate without a judicial hearing.
This case clarified medication administration rights.
What did Rogers v. Commissioner (1983) affirm?
The right of institutionalized mentally ill individuals to refuse treatment using substituted judgment.
It recognized patient autonomy in treatment decisions.
What standard of proof was established in Addington v. Texas (1979)?
Standard of proof for involuntary civil commitment of the mentally ill.
This case set a precedent for commitment hearings.
What was the significance of Heller v. Doe (1993)?
Standard of proof for involuntary commitment of intellectually disabled individuals.
It clarified the legal standards for commitment.
What issue was addressed in Zinermon v. Burch (1990)?
Incompetence to consent to voluntary admission and due process in 1983 actions.
This case involved the rights of individuals in mental health facilities.
What did O’Connor v. Donaldson (1975) establish?
It is unconstitutional to confine non-dangerous mentally ill individuals.
This case emphasized the liberty rights of the mentally ill.
What right was affirmed in Estelle v. Gamble (1976)?
Prisoner’s right to medical care under the 8th amendment; established the deliberate indifference standard.
It highlighted the responsibility of the state for inmate health care.
What clarification did Farmer v. Brennan (1994) provide?
Clarification of the deliberate indifference standard in the context of inmate care.
This case further defined the criteria for deliberate indifference.
What due process rights were established in Youngberg v. Romeo (1982)?
Due process rights of institutionalized intellectually disabled individuals to care and safety.
It addressed the standards of care in institutions.
What is the M’Naghten’s Case (1843) known for?
Establishing the insanity defense based on the right/wrong cognitive test.
It is a foundational case in criminal law regarding mental illness.
What was the product test in Durham v. U.S. (1954)?
An insanity defense based on the product of mental illness.
This case expanded the criteria for insanity defenses.
