Ronald Scott V State

This Mississippi Supreme Court case expanded the Mississippi Constitutional Laws of Search and Seizure. The case number is 266 So.2d 567 and is an appeals case seen in the appellant court of Mississippi. On September 8, 1970, Ronald Scott was arrested for the possession of illegal marijuana. The first court that saw this case was the Circuit Court of Jackson County, in Pascagoula, Ms. The Scott vs. State case involves appellant Ronald Scott and the state of Mississippi. The state acts as the prosecution, and Scott acts as the defendant, along with his attorneys. In this case, Scott fought for his rights through the Circuit Court of Jackson County and later appealed to the Supreme Court of Mississippi. He believed he was wrongfully accused and

In court, Scott was represented by Clinton E. Lockard and Karl Weisenburg, both of Pascagoula, Ms. Scott at 567. Scott and his lawyers were persistent in protecting his rights and fighting for liberty from the court. They argued that the search warrant for the apartment did not cover his bedroom and belongings. Scott and his lawyers are fighting to overturn the decision of the circuit court. His roommate’s name, Joseph, was the only name put on the search warrant because the apartment was under his name. Atty. & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & Gen. A. F. Summers represented the state of Mississippi (Scott at 567). They are the defendants of the case and argued to keep the final decision of the court the same. This case follows the laws of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890. The specific area of law it covers is Article III, Section 23. This article talks about the rights citizens of the states have referring to search and seizure. It specifically states that a person is protected in their home or possessions from unreasonable seizures and searches by officers. It adds that a warrant may not be issued without credible cause defended by oath or