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Garrity v. New Jersey

385 U.S. 493scotus, 1967.

Citation
385 U.S. 493
Court
scotus
Date filed
1967-01-23
Cited by
1,543 later opinions (as at 2026-06-30)
Context
Interrogation

Why this case matters. Compelled statements from officers under threat of dismissal. Central to how misconduct investigations are run.

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