The Exclusionary Rule
One of the most controversial and historical rulings that the United States
Supreme Court has handed down was in 1961 Mapp v. Ohio ruling that extended "The Exclusionary Rule" to the States. Through the years, strong arguments for support, as well as for the criticism of this landmark decision have been made. Regardless of which side of the argument one finds their self, it is agreed that this decision has changed American justice and law enforcement procedure.
The exclusionary rule was developed by the United States Supreme Court
stating that any and all evidence t…
