Evidence Suppression
/ˈɛvɪdəns səˈprɛʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal procedure by which certain evidence is excluded from trial, often because it was obtained unlawfully or in violation of due process rights.
The court granted a motion for evidence suppression due to the illegal search conducted by police.
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Commentary
Evidence suppression is a critical pretrial remedy used to protect constitutional rights, notably the Fourth Amendment's safeguards against unlawful searches and seizures.
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