what is the exclusionary rule and why is it important?

Answer 1

The Exclusionary Rule is the rule that prevents the Government (through the police and prosecutors) from using evidence that was obtained illegally against a suspect in a criminal prosecution.

Answer 2

The exculsionary rule goes like the officer said. It is important because it tries to ensure that defendants are given a fair trial.

Answer 3

He said she said

Any rule the excludes or suppresses evidence that does not satisfy a minimum standard of probative value = tending to prove or disprove. Hearsay evidence.