Question

What is the two part rationale for the exclusionary rule according to the us Supreme Court in weeks v. U.S when the federal rule was first announced

Answer 1

The Exclusionary Rule is a constitutional law that was designed in order to:

1. Protect American citizens from illegal searches and seizures (4th Amendment) .
2. Prevent the violation of the 5th (protection against self-incrimination) and 6th (right to judicial proceedings before trial) amendments.