What does the exclusionary rule prohibit?

A. Arresting officers from serving as a character witness at a hearing or trial
B. Detention of a suspect for more than forty-eight hours without the suspect being charged
C.  The admission of illegally seized evidence at trial
D. Juries knowing the possible punishments if the defendant is convicted
E. None of these actions are prohibited.


Answer: C

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