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Impact of the Exclusionary Rule on Federal Criminal Prosecutions

GGD-79-45 Published: Apr 19, 1979. Publicly Released: May 08, 1979.
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The impact of the exclusionary rule on criminal prosecution was studied. In general, this rule prohibits the introduction of evidence seized in violation of the fourth amendment, unreasonable searches and seizures.

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