In a landmark case involving the Fourth Amendment, Weeks v. United States, 232 U.S.383 (1914), the Court determined
A) that evidence seized illegally by federal law enforcement agents could still be used against a federal criminal defendant because the evidence still tells the truth, regardless of how it was obtained.
B) that evidence illegally seized by federal law enforcement agents can be admitted against criminal defendants if the law enforcement officers were trying to carry out their duties properly.
C) where evidence has been seized in violation of the Fourth Amendment by federal law enforcement officials, it cannot be used to prove guilt against the person whose rights were violated.
D) where evidence has been seized in violation of the Fourth Amendment by state law enforcement officials, it must be excluded from criminal trials.
E) C and D both state correct responses.
C
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