Posted: January 25th, 2017

How does bail and bail setting illustrate the differences between law on the books and law in action?

How does bail and bail setting illustrate the differences between law on the books and law in action?
When the court announced its decision in Miranda v. Arizona in 1966, the decision sparked massive controversy and was a major issue in the 1968 presidential campaign. Yet over time it has become much more accepted than the court s decision in Mapp v. Ohio regarding search and seizure. What factors might explain this apparent shift in assessments?