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Simpson Murder Case : THE 4TH AMENDMENT

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The 4th Amendment to the Constitution became a key part of defense strategy to suppress evidence found at O.J. Simpson’s home. The amendment:

--Provides citizens the right to be protected in their homes and property from unreasonable searches and seizure.

--Requires probable cause to justify warrants authorizing searches.

VOICES

“What better vehicle do we have to teach the lesson that the 4th Amendment is alive and well in Los Angeles.”

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--Defense attorney Gerald F. Uelmen, arguing Wednesday for the motion to suppress evidence.

“In my mind, the Fourth Amendment is alive and well.”

Judge Kathleen Kennedy-Powell, announcing her decision Thursday to deny defense motion

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