The Exclusionary Rule
Describe the Exclusionary Rule and what it is meant to protect the citizens of this country. What are the benefits of the Exclusionary Rule? Explain. Identify at least 2 methods of demonstrative evidence that would explain the concept of best evidence. You may use scenarios to describe the theory of best evidence. Explain to the newly appointed investigators the absolute adherence to avoiding any evidentiary issue that would result in a Fruit of the Poisonous Tree violation. Explain the ramifications and results of such a violation. Use at least 2 scenarios to demonstrate this issue. Explain to the new investigators the idea behind the court’s displeasure with issues like the Christian Burial Speech. What might it mean in the long run to a serious case just as it did with Brewer v. Williams? Explain the types of behavior that may result in the application of the Shocking the Conscience of the Court test. Provide at least 1 scenario as demonstrative instruction. Provide instruction that coercion is a clear violation of the Constitution. What areas are violated, and what types of behavior are considered coercion? What are the liabilities of the Exclusionary Rule? Explain. What types of errors can occur? Explain What ramifications can result from these errors? Explain.