Explain the exclusionary rule and its exceptions.

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Under the exclusionary rule, evidence that is gathered in violation of the defendant's Fourth, Fifth, or Sixth Amendment rights is not admissible in criminal court.The "inevitable discovery" exception says that illegally obtained evidence can be admissible in court if police using lawful means would have "inevitably" discovered it.The "good faith" exception says that illegally obtained evidence is admissible during trial if police acted in good faith in its collection.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. True b. False

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