Assignment:
Important! Read First
Choose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do not do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission.
Option 1: The Exclusionary Rule
Research and summarize the history of the exclusionary rule in our court system. Then write a 2 to 3 page essay responding to each of the following items:
1. Why was the exclusionary rule implemented?
2. What advantages does the exclusionary rule extend to defendants?
3. Evaluate whether the exclusionary rule may hinder the discovery of the truth.
4. Which is more important and why: punishing guilty defendants or upholding the Constitution and deterring improper police conduct? How does the exclusionary rule factor into your answer?
5. Research and cite two cases in support of your answer. Be sure to reference and discuss the cases, clearly assessing the effect of the exclusionary rule in the case, including whether any exceptions applied.
Paper Instructions:
• Your paper should be 2 to 3 pages in length (not including the required title and reference pages).
• Include discussion and citation of at least two cases.
• Be sure your document formatting and source citations conform to the writing standard
Option 2: Exemption to the Exclusionary Rule
Research the case of Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole v. Scott (1998) and summarize the case. Also include the answers to the following:
1. What importance does this case have on the exclusionary rule?
2. What is the basis for this exemption?
3. Do you agree or disagree with this exemption? Why or why not?
Paper Instructions:
• Your paper should be 2 to 3 pages in length (not including the required title and reference pages).
• Include discussion and citation of at least two cases.
• Be sure your document formatting and source citations conform to the writing standard.