Rights of the Accused 4th Amendment Florida vs. JL- Anonymous tips about guns do not give police right to search without a warrant. California v. Greenwood- warrantless search of garbage OK. Exclusionary Rule- illegally obtained evidence cannot be used in state and federal courts. 1914 and 1961. Mapp v. Ohio and US vs. Weeks California vs. Acevedo 1987- Police can open or search cars without a warrant if it is believed to have contraband or illegal substances. NJ v. TLO 1985