Describe the exclusionary rule and fruit of the poisonous tree

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The exclusionary rule mandates that evidence obtained in violation of the U.S. Constitution cannot be admitted in a criminal trial to prove guilt. The fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine expanded the scope of the exclusionary rule to include evidence derived from materials that were unconstitutionally obtained.

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What precedent was established by the Supreme Court's review of the case of Alabama v. White?

What will be an ideal response?

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The social control perspective asserts that crime rates are higher in urban areas because of

A. ethnic strife. B. breakdowns in the ability of residents to control their own neighborhood because of conditions of social disorganization. C. economic hardship, similar to strain theory. D. None of the above.

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CALEA is the branch of the FBI that ensures that local police departments are following federal rules of discretion.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The criminal model of addiction asserts that drug abusers endanger society with their behavior and should be punished the same as those who commit non-drug-related offenses

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

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