Question

During an investigation, police officers find illegal drugs while searching a home for which they did not acquire a warrant. Which of the following would prevent the drugs from being used as evidence at trial?

a) The writ of habeas corpus
b) The exclusionary rule
c) The Miranda warning
d) The protection against ex post facto

Answer 1

The exclusionary rule would prevent the drugs from being used as evidence at trial. The exclusionary rule states that evidence obtained in violation of a person's constitutional rights cannot be used in court.