In 1961, the search of a residence of Dollree Mapp was done by police with no proper warrant to conduct the search. The search resulted in Mapp eventually being charged and found gu

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In 1961, the search of a residence of Dollree Mapp was done by police with no proper warrant to conduct the search. The search resulted in Mapp eventually being charged and found guilty of possession of pornography and sentenced to seven years in prison. Mapp appealed her conviction and it resulted in the Supreme Court reinforcing the Exclusionary Rule in their decision under the Fourth Amendment.

This video examines the Mapp v. Ohio case (The Federalist Society, 2020):

Using your reading assignment, the content above, and what you have learned about the Exclusionary Rule, answer the following questions:

• Explain why you believe or do not believe that exceptions to the Exclusionary Rule should be made. 
• Select 3 exceptions to the Exclusionary Rule, and cite your reasons for their validity and any reason why the exceptions may be in error if you believe any of them are in error.

Reference

The Federalist Society. (2020, April 20). Mapp v. Ohio [SCOTUSbrief] [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/jVl4XD3NkKo

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