... protect constitutional rights while allowing law enforcement officers to gather evidence. The exclusionary rule is the means by which courts enforce the constitutional rights of would-be defendants. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law defines this rule as "a rule of evidence that excludes or suppresses evidence obtained in violation of a defendant's constitutional rights. " Even evidence that is indirectly obtained through questionable means ... ...

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