The _______ rule mandates that any evidence gathered in violation of the Fourth Amendment may not be used in court against a defendant unless it was gathered in good faith.

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The exclusionary rule prevents evidence collected in violation of a defendant's constitutional rights, specifically the Fourth Amendment, from being used in court. However, there is a "good faith" exception where evidence may still be admissible if law enforcement officers were acting with the belief that they were following legal procedures.

The _______ Rule Mandates That Any Evidence Gathered in Violation