Mapp vs Ohio:
Details: Mapp was found having obscene materials after the police searched her home. She requested that her conviction was based on freedom of expression.
Decision: 6 voted for Mapp and 3 votes for Ohio. The court voted for Mapp because the police searched her home without a warrant.
Lasting Effect: In this case, the police searched her house without a warrant. Police can only use the evidence they find if they found it legally. This case was in violation of the 14th amendment. Also, this case reestablishes the exclusionary rule.
Important: Evidence that the police find in violation of the 14th amendment cannot be used. "Fruit of the poisonous tree."
Decision: 6 voted for Mapp and 3 votes for Ohio. The court voted for Mapp because the police searched her home without a warrant.
Lasting Effect: In this case, the police searched her house without a warrant. Police can only use the evidence they find if they found it legally. This case was in violation of the 14th amendment. Also, this case reestablishes the exclusionary rule.
Important: Evidence that the police find in violation of the 14th amendment cannot be used. "Fruit of the poisonous tree."