This list highlights some facts from the U.S. Supreme Court case during the1960s.



Mapp v. Ohio (1961)



Police officers forcibly entered a house without a warrant.
Officers arrested house owner Dollree Mapp for having illegal photographs.
Mapp appeal to the Supreme Court, saying that her constitutional liberties had been violated.
The Supreme Court decided in favor of Mapp.


Based on the facts of this case and your knowledge of the constitutional rights, which outcome resulted from this U.S. Supreme Court decision?

Constitutional guarantees of due process in criminal trials were increased.

Constitutional protections against unlawful searches and seizures were expanded.

Constitutional assurances of the right to an attorney were expanded.

Constitutional safeguards against excessive bails and fines were increased.