Riggins v. Nevada

Riggins v. Nevada is a significant Supreme Court case decided in 1992 that addressed the rights of defendants in criminal trials. The case involved T. C. Riggins, who was forced to take antipsychotic medication while on trial for murder. Riggins argued that this violated his constitutional rights, particularly his right to a fair trial. The Supreme Court ruled that involuntary medication can infringe on a defendant's right to a fair trial, emphasizing that the government must have a compelling reason to medicate a defendant against their will, balancing health needs with the right to a fair defense.