Today in Supreme Court History: November 18

<i>Ohio v. Robinette</i>, 519 U.S. 33 (decided November 18, 1996): search of car was truly consensual even though police officer didn’t first tell driver he was “free to go” (police asked to search, driver said yes, and drugs were found)

<i>Pennsylvania Bureau of Correction v. United States Marshals Service</i>, 474 U.S. 34 (decided November 18, 1985): habeas statute does not allow federal judge to order marshals to bring state prisoners to the courthouse as witnesses; subpoena can only be served on those having custody (suit was over state prison guard brutality)

<i>Recznik v. City of Lorain</i>, 393 U.S. 166 (decided November 18, 1968): apartment above cigar store was not “public establishment” and therefore warrant needed for entry (police had seen parked cars outside and people entering; they entered through back door and saw a dice game in progress and made arrests for gambling)