University:
Texas A&M University
Course:
SOCI 304 | Criminology
Academic year:

2023
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118

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1
Author:

Karen Rodriguez

Case Brief Citation: Brady v. Maryland Certiorari to the Court of Appeals of Maryland 373 US 83 (1963) Facts about the case: John Brady was arrested and prosecuted in a Maryland court for murder and robbery. He testified his participation in the crime, but stated that his friend Boblit committed the killing. They were tried in separate trials and both were found guilty in first degree murder. Before the trial, Brady’s counsel requested the prosecution to allow him to see Boblit’s statements. The prosecution withheld evidence that Boblit admitted to the killing from the petitioner’s counsel. Issue: - Did they violate the defendant’s due process rights by withholding exculpatory evidence? Decision: - Yes, the Supreme Court stated that withholding evidence violates the defendant’s Due Process Clause. - It was a 7-2 decision decided by Warren Court. Reason: - The Supreme Court stated that the prosecution’s suppression of evidence did violate the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. They also held that according to the Maryland state law, the confession did not exonerate Brady, and they reconsidered his proper punishment. Impact on society: - This case had a huge impact on society. It made the Court understand that no side of either the prosecution or the defense should withheld evidence from each other.

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