What is the exclusionary rule of the Fourth Amendment?

The exclusionary rule of the Fourth Amendment is a judicial remedy that prohibits the use of illegally-obtained evidence in criminal trials in Nevada. The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects people from unreasonable search and seizures. This means the police must have probable cause, or a reasonable belief, that someone has committed or is about to commit a crime before conducting a search or seizure. If this is not the case, the evidence obtained by the police is not admissible in a criminal trial. The exclusionary rule is meant to deter law enforcement officers from violating people’s Fourth Amendment rights. It prevents prosecutors from using evidence obtained through illegal searches or seizures because it would encourage officers to violate citizens’ constitutional rights. The exclusionary rule applies to not only physical evidence but also verbal evidence and confessions. If a confession is obtained through an illegal search, it is not admissible in court. This ensures that any statements given to police officers are voluntary, without fear or threats of being searched or arrested. It is important to note that the exclusionary rule does not always apply. In Nevada, the evidence will not be excluded if it was obtained in good faith by law enforcement officers or if it was “inevitably” discovered even if the cause of the search or seizure was illegal.

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