Before the Court
The Justices Weigh in During Oral Arguments
At 10:03 a.m. on October 4, 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for case number 99-936, Crystal Ferguson, et al. v. City of Charleston, et al. At 11:03 a.m., arguments concluded and the case was submitted for judgment. Following are excerpts from the arguments of Priscilla Smith, attorney for the Petitioners, and Robert Hood, attorney for the Respondents. Questions are presented from the nine Supreme Court justices. Argument on Behalf of Crystal Ferguson, et al. QUESTION: Many States, maybe most States, require physicians who, in treating someone, find some indication of criminal activity — you can’t get treated…
