Exclusionary Rule Search and Seizure

Assignment 1: Exclusionary Rule/Search and Seizure Overview In this assignment, you will explain the legal basis for the Exclusionary Rule and examine how it applies to police officers when conducting a search and/or seizure. Instructions Review the Exclusionary Rule, and then write a report on the following: • What are the two main U.S. Supreme Court cases (federal/state) the Exclusionary Rule is based upon? • What does this rule mean to a police officer? • What types of searches and/or seizures are exempt from this rule and why? Deliverable

• Complete in MSWord • Use APA style to format your assignment as well as citations and references • There will not be a cover or header sheet • Must be a minimum of 2 pages (500 words) in length • Double-spaced in Times New Roman 12pt font • “Save as” CRJ125_M#_Assign#_lastnamefirstname When you are finished, attach your document to the dropbox and upload it.