Problem
Explain the two broad objectives of the courts relating to the criminal justice system. How can they conflict and how does stressing one tend to mean the other suffers? Using the concept of rule by law, explain why citizens should be concerned if the police are given leeway to reduce Constitutional protections of criminal suspects. Explain what the exclusionary rule is. Why is it so important? Explain the good faith and inevitable discovery exceptions. Why are the exclusionary rule and its exceptions important? Provide at least one academic reference to support your answer.