Mapp v. Ohio
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| Mapp v. Ohio | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| Citation | |
| Date decided | June 19, 1961 |
| Appealed from | Ohio Supreme Court |
| Overturned | Wolf v. Colorado |
| Related | Wolf v. Colorado |
Facts
Police in Cleveland, Ohio, thought a bombing suspect was hiding in the home of Ms. Mapp.
Mapp would not grant entry to police officers without a search warrant. Upon entry, police found pornographic photos.Procedural History
Ms. Mapp is charged with possession of obscene materials. The Ohio trial court convicts Ms. Mapp of possessing obscene materials.
Issues
Is evidence obtained during an un-constitutional search & seizure admissible in state court?
Arguments
Ms. Mapp argued that the Ohio obscenity law violated her 1st Amendment rights.
Holding
Any evidence obtained in contravention of a suspect's 4th Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures should be excluded from the trial.
The exclusionary rule extends to the states.
The majority disregarded Mapp's 1st Amendment free-speech claims.Rule
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