The exclusionary rule had a major exception created by the Supreme Court decision in Nix v. Williams case. It held that
A. the guilty could not be released due to a technicality
B. illegally obtained evidence was admissible if it would have been discovered legally eventually
C. searches carried out in good faith were admissible even if the warrant was later found to be technically illegal
D. evidence staged by the police was admissable even if discovered later
B
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) state governments. B) regional governments. C) president. D) Supreme Court. E) national government.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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A. interpret and apply the laws to a given situation B. regulate the proper implementation of new laws C. ensure that the laws are fair D. enact the laws for the state