Mappvs.Ohio

Mapp vs. Ohio:

The case of Mapp vs. Ohio is one of the most important Supreme Court decisions of the last century. Until this decision, the rights against illegal search and seizure had no method to be enforced. On May 23, 1957, Miss Dollree Mapp was paid a visit by the Cleveland, Ohio police. They said that she was said to have a fugitive hiding in her home. Mapp did not let the police in her home without a warrant, but soon they entered her home with a false warrant. During the search, the police found a trunk of "obscene" materials and took her to into custody. The question for the court was whether evidence siezed during an illegal search can be used in a criminal case? Ultimately, the United States Surpreme Court held that evidence obtained during an illegal search cannot be used in a criminal case.

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