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The Exclusionary Rule Exceptions

Posted by Marcia Shein
On November 3, 2021
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exclusion of evidence, exclusionary principle

Pre-Sentence Report The exclusionary rule states that illegally-obtained evidence and statements obtained through an illegal interrogation, in violation of the Fourth, Fifth, or Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution, are inadmissible at the criminal trial of a person whose rights were violated. In basic terms, the illegally obtained evidence cannot be used against the […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On July 13, 2016
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exclusionary principle, Police Misconduct, Search And Seizure

Just recently, the Supreme Court of the United States made a monumental decision that can affect your constitutional rights, guaranteed to you under the Fourth Amendment. Unfortunately, when it comes to your rights, the Supreme Court decision is not good news. Utah v. Strieff The case, Utah v. Strieff, started back in December of 2006. […]

The Exclusionary Rule Exceptions

Utah v. Strieff Impinges Your Constitutional Rights