Due Process Rights and Evidence Admissibility

Medium Unit 3: Civil Liberties & Rights Due Process Rights

In the context of the United States judicial system, the concept of due process is enshrined in both the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments of the Constitution. These amendments establish critical protections for individuals against governmental action that may infringe upon their rights. One significant aspect of due process is its application in criminal proceedings, where procedural safeguards are essential to ensure that justice is upheld.

Consider the scenario where an individual is charged with a crime, and there are questions regarding the admissibility of evidence obtained during an investigation. This situation raises important considerations regarding the rights of the accused and the legal standards that govern fair trials.

Which of the following statements best describes a core component of due process rights as it relates to the exclusion of evidence?

Evidence obtained without a warrant is always inadmissible in court.

The exclusionary rule prevents the use of illegally obtained evidence in court.

Due process rights allow for the use of any evidence that does not violate state laws.

Due process ensures that jurors are not influenced by media coverage of the trial.

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