In Mapp v. Ohio (1961), the Supreme Court of the United States held that under the Fourth Amendment
A. illegally obtained evidence is inadmissible in criminal trials in state courts.
B. illegally obtained evidence is inadmissible in criminal trials in federal courts but admissible in criminal trials in state courts
C. illegally obtained evidence is admissible in criminal trials in both federal and state courts.
D. illegally obtained evidence may be admitted in criminal trials in both federal and state courts if the government can show good cause.
Answer: A
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