Empirical research on the exclusionary rule suggests that:

a. the rule has no deterrent effect.
b. the social cost of the rule may be overstated and the deterrent effect of the rule may be understated.
c. the social cost of the rule is as high as the Supreme Court claims.
d. the deterrent effect of the rule is overstated.


b

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The Supreme Court in Hayes v. Florida ruled that stationhouse detentions for the purpose of fingerprinting are permissible when:

A) There are narrowly circumscribed procedures in place. B) There is an objective basis for detaining a suspect. C) There is a clear investigation underway. D) There is a court order stating that adequate evidence exists. E) All of the above

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What will be an ideal response?

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