Describe the exclusionary rule, and the “fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine,” including an explanation of how they differ.
Describe how the officers’ behaviors might be improved by using the basic principles of police organization as well as policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and discipline.
August 7, 2017Discuss the effects of your own enculturation or group identification that may have influenced your biases.
August 7, 2017Describe the exclusionary rule, and the “fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine,” including an explanation of how they differ.
The exclusionary rule is a mechanism for protecting 4th Amendment rights by, in some circumstances, disallowing illegally gathered evidence from being used against a defendant at trial. Consider the following scenario: A Case of ‘Who did it?’ Write a 1,050–1,400 word essay incorporating the following: Describe 1) the exclusionary rule, and 2) the “fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine,” including an explanation of how they differ. Explain whether the exclusionary rule and/or “fruit of the poisonous tree” doctrine apply to the evidence recovered in If so, how? If police conduct an illegal search, are they civilly liable for their actions? Briefly describe the steps that you would have taken as a responding officer to the Ellis scene to ensure the admissibility of all evidence. Format your work consistent with APA guidelines. Include a title and reference page. Cite a minimum of three reliable sources within the body of your paper using in-text citations where appropriate.Use Google Scholar, JSTOR, textbooks, and/or .gov websites to keep the true academic sources in your papers.
