Analyze and discuss the effect(s) of the exclusionary rule on the operations of the courtroom work group

What will be an ideal response?


Because pretrial motions to suppress evidence are relatively rare, the exclusionary rule does not generally impact the operations of the courtroom work group in most cases. However, when questions about the constitutionality of a search or seizure arise, the defense attorney takes charge of the situation by filing a motion to suppress. In somewhat of a role reversal, these motions have the effect of putting the prosecution on the defensive. Moreover, they ultimately cause a judge to have to rule on the credibility of testimony offered by law enforcement officers. Depending on whom the judge believes, the relationships within the courtroom work group can be significantly strained.

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