In general, the Fourth Amendment exclusionary rule cannot be invoked to prohibit the introduction of evidence illegally obtained by private citizens acting on their own (not on behalf of police), because
a. there is an exception for privately obtained evidence
b. the Fourth Amendment protects people only from illegal action by government actors, not by private individuals
c. the good faith exception applies
d. the inevitable discovery exception applies
Answer: b. the Fourth Amendment protects people only from illegal action by government actors, not by private individuals
You might also like to view...
The case of Ex parte Crouse established the right of the state to exercise power over children in preference to the interests of the:
A) family. B) peer groups of juveniles. C) school authorities. D) police.
When are fingerprints are formed?
a. During fetal development b. By the time a child is 2 years old c. During first six months after birth d. At birth
What position did Dr. Condoleezza Rice hold at the time of the attacks of 9/11?
What will be an ideal response?
Suspects do not have the right to an attorney during a police station interrogation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.