Case Laws — Flashcards

Search and Seizure | Facts: Miss Dolly Mapp was convicted of possession of lewd and lascivious books, pictures, and photographs. At her trial, evidence seized during a forcible search of her home without a warrant was admitted into evidence and was the primary evidence leading to her conviction. | Issue: Can evidence seized during an illegal search be admitted as evidence to convict a defendant? | Decision: No evidence seized illegally may be admitted as evidence in any case. It must be excluded as evidence in any state or federal court. The exclusionary sanction is to deter the police from unlawful acts and to preserve the integrity of the court.