Leary v. United States

Leary v. United States (pronunciation: LEER-ee v. yoo-NI-ted STAYTS) is a landmark case in the United States Supreme Court history. The case was decided in 1969 and is often cited in discussions of drug law and constitutional law.

Etymology

The case is named after the plaintiff, Timothy Leary, a psychologist and advocate for psychedelic drugs, and the defendant, the United States government. The "v." in the case name stands for "versus", indicating a legal dispute or conflict.

Background

In 1965, Leary was arrested for possession of marijuana under the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937. He argued that the act required self-incrimination, which violated the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution. The case eventually reached the Supreme Court, which ruled in Leary's favor.

Ruling

The Supreme Court ruled that the Marihuana Tax Act was unconstitutional because it violated the Fifth Amendment's protection against self-incrimination. This ruling had significant implications for drug law in the United States, leading to the repeal of the Marihuana Tax Act and the introduction of the Controlled Substances Act in 1970.

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