Evidence Exclusion
/ˈɛvɪdəns ɪkˈsklʊʒən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or rule of preventing certain evidence from being introduced in a court proceeding due to legal standards or procedural rules.
The court ruled in favor of evidence exclusion because the evidence was obtained unlawfully.
- (n.) A remedy that bars illegally or improperly obtained evidence from consideration at trial.
Evidence exclusion serves to uphold defendants’ constitutional rights.
Forms
- evidence exclusions
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Commentary
Evidence exclusion is a critical procedural safeguard used to ensure fair trial standards by barring inadmissible evidence; it is often invoked via motions to suppress.
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