Mapp v. Ohio

(Pictured above: Dollree Mapp mug shot from her original conviction before appeal)

            “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.” The above quote was taken from the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution.  In total, this amendment gives people the right to be protected from unreasonable and unprotected searches without warrant.  In the case of Mapp v. Ohio, this amendment was brought to question.  Dollree Mapp was accused and convicted for holding illegal materials that were obtained from an unwarranted police search.  The materials had to do with her being involved in the housing of a bomber that was hiding from the police. After being convicted, Mapp appealed this case on the premise that her fourth amendment rights were violated.  She ended up winning the appeal in a 5-3 vote that stated the evidence presented could not be used do to the fact that it was seized unlawfully and without warrant.  Her civil rights were violated in the case because her fourth amendment rights were broke.  This case stands as a precedent for future cases because the ruling stands that evidence obtained fro searches without warrant can not be used in a court of law.  

   

"Mapp v. Ohio Podcast." United States Courts. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2016. <http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/supreme-court-landmarks/mapp-v-ohio-podcast>.