The __________ prohibits the introduction of evidence offered as proof of guilt in a criminal trial that was illegally obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment.

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The exclusionary rule is a legal principle that prohibits the use of evidence that was obtained in violation of a defendant's constitutional rights, including the Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. This means that evidence illegally obtained by law enforcement officers cannot be used as proof of guilt in a criminal trial.

The __________ Prohibits the Introduction of Evidence Offered as Proof