How does the exclusionary rule operate in the context of confessions and interrogations?
What will be an ideal response?
Generally speaking, a confession obtained in violation of Miranda or some constitutional provision will be excluded. However, just because a confession is obtained illegally does not mean that any subsequently obtained evidence will automatically be excluded. In fact, illegally obtained statements are themselves considered admissible in certain instances. There are essentially three lines of cases involving confessions and the exclusionary rule: (1) cases involving the standing of a party to challenge a confession, (2) cases where the prosecution seek to use a confession for impeachment, and (3) cases where a defendant seeks to exclude evidence that is "fruit of the poisonous tree."
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) A victim B) The lack of a restraining force C) An offender D) all of the above
Voluntary statements, of any kind, are barred by the Fifth Amendment
a. True b. False
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)