Question

The quote below comes from the Supreme Court's ruling in Mapp v. Ohio (1961):

We hold that all evidence obtained by searches and seizures in violation of the Constitution is, by that same authority, inadmissible in a state court.

Source: http://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/historics/USSC_CR_0367_0643_ZO.html

This ruling was part of which of these trends?
the Court's efforts to limit executive privilege
the Court's expansion of the rights of the accused the Court's efforts to achieve an integrated society
the Court's reaction to states' efforts to resist desegregation

Answer 1

what do you think?

Answer 2

@wwhitlock @vikstar2.0

Answer 3

This ruling was part of which of these trends?
the Court's efforts to limit executive privilege
the Court's expansion of the rights of the accused
the Court's efforts to achieve an integrated society
the Court's reaction to states' efforts to resist desegregation

i think c but not sure

Answer 4

either C or D

Answer 5

Evidence is used in a court to show guilt of the accused. (The state accuses somebody of crime, The person accused is "the accused".
Any limit on the kind of evidence that can be presented is a help to the accused.
The ruling really has nothing to do with segregation or integration.

Answer 6

so which one would you say @wwhitlock

Answer 7

This is like the Miranda Rights, expanding the rights of the accused.

Answer 8

yea so which one would u think? @wwhitlock