Before the creation of the exclusionary rule, all of the following were true except ______.

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Before the creation of the exclusionary rule, derivative evidence (evidence derived from illegally obtained evidence) was not automatically excluded from trial. The exclusionary rule, which mandates that evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment cannot be used in court, was established to address the lack of effective deterrents against illegal searches and seizures.

Before the Creation of the Exclusionary Rule, All of the Following