During an investigation, police officers seize evidence after forcible entry into a suspect's home without first obtaining a warrant.When the case went to trial, the judge did not admit this evidence.Which of the following does this exemplify?

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The exclusionary rule prevents evidence collected or analyzed in violation of the defendant's constitutional rights from being used in a court of law. In this case, the evidence was seized without a warrant, violating the Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures, hence it was not admitted in court.

During an Investigation, Police Officers Seize Evidence After Forcible Entry