What is the exclusionary rule?(

Answer 1

The exclusionary rule is a legal principle, primarily applied in the United States, that prevents the use of illegally obtained evidence in criminal trials. It holds that evidence collected or seized by law enforcement in violation of the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures, or any other constitutional violation, cannot be used against a defendant in court. The purpose of the exclusionary rule is to deter law enforcement from engaging in unconstitutional practices and to protect individuals' rights to privacy and against unlawful searches and seizures.