Mapp Vs Ohio issues refer to a judicial case that took place in 1961, in which the Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 in a case where evidence presented at a trial was illegally obtained and used against the defendant.

Miss Mapp was a woman who refused to admit the intrussion of three Cleveland police officers into her house in persuit to some evidence in connection with a recent bombing issue. Officers did’nt have any warrant signed by a judge when they arrived to her home.

During the case, attorney allegated the protection of the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution of the US (current since 1791 as a part of the Bill of Rights) for the woman. This amendment forbids unreasonable searches and seizures of individuals and property and implies that the use of evidence obtained in violation of the amendment is unconstitutional

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