Question

What is the significance of Rochin v. California and Mapp v. Ohio? And, do you agree or disagree with the Supreme Court's decision in both these cases?

Answer 1

In Rochin v. California case, on account of information that Rochin was involved in selling of drugs, Police entered into bedroom of Rochin forcibly and found two capsules, which he grabbed and swallowed. olice arrested and took him to hospital and ordered Doctor to pump Rochin's stomach against his will and he vomit capsules which contain Morphine. Supreme court in this case held that forced extraction was improper and reversed the lower's court decision.

In  Mapp v. Ohio case, on account of information that a suspect was hiding in Mapp's home, Police forcibly entered into her house and when she demanded a search warrant from police, they produce a paper alleged to be warrant. As a result of the search, books and photos belonging to Mapp was produced as evidence. She was convicted of keeping obscene things despite the fact that no proper arrest warrant was issued for the search. Supreme court in this reversed and remanded back to the trial court.

I agree with the Supreme court decision in both the cases as this has been done according to the law and if done is violation of the right of its citizens.In the first case, police should seek permission for the same as well as in second case, proper arrest warrant should be issued for search.