2006-10-04 09:03:37 · 3 answers · asked by boubacar b 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Illegal search resulted in evidence, obscene materials, which lead to conviction. States right to use illegally obtained evidence in violation of the constitution. They could use the material because it was not a federal case. And Mapp was sentensed to 1-14 Later it was challenged and Judge Clark ruled states to obey the exclusinary rule [ states couldn't use illegal obtained evidence[
2006-10-04 09:32:41 · answer #1 · answered by longroad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The case was decided in favor of Ms. Dolree Mapp with a vote of six to three. The court stated that the exclusionary rule also applies to states meaning that states can’t use evidence gained by illegal means to convict someone.
2006-10-04 09:17:42 · answer #2 · answered by P M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in this Supreme Court case the Weeks Rule (exclusionary principle) was carried over to restrict the states.
2006-10-04 09:06:33 · answer #3 · answered by squashman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋