The prohibition of illegally obtained evidence from being used in a court of law.

Question

a
Fruit of the poisoned tree
b
Good faith
c
Exclusionary rule
d
Inevitable discovery

Answer 1

The correct answer is c. Exclusionary rule.

The exclusionary rule is a legal principle in the United States that prohibits the use of evidence gathered in violation of the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. This rule is intended to deter law enforcement from conducting illegal searches and ensure that individuals' constitutional rights are upheld.