Explain the impeachment exception to the exclusionary rule.

What will be an ideal response?


The impeachment exception allows the prosecution to use evidence illegally seized from the accused in violation of his or her Fourth Amendment or Fifth Amendment Miranda rights for the limited purpose of impeaching the accused during direct or cross-examination.

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Hate crimes or bias motivated crimes are motivated by hatred against the_________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Several statutory excuses that an accused might use to gain an acquittal at trial appear in the Texas Penal Code. Some of these excuses, such as insanity and duress, place the burden on the defendant to not only raise the issue at trial but to establish the excuse by the preponderance of the evidence. These excuses are known as:

A) behavioral negations.
B) affirmative defenses.
C) duck and cover defenses.
D) exceptions.

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The prosecution is required by law to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Police employee unions seek to achieve which of the following?

a. economic benefits b. recognition of their organizations c. a voice in management policies d. all of these choices

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