Exclusionary Rule

Question 1

Exclusionary Rule

Answer 1

Judge made rule that any evidence obtained in violation of 4-6th amendment must be excluded.

Question 2

Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine

Answer 2

Any other evidence derived from a violation should also be excluded.

Question 3

Exclusionary Rule Does NOT apply

Answer 3

Knock and announce violations
Miranda violations
Evidence from independent source
Inevitably discovery
Defendant acted independently

Question 4

What is the good faith exception to the exclusionary rule?

Answer 4

When the police in good faith rely on a defective warrant.