What Is the Exclusionary Rule in Indiana?
Key Takeaways The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and requires probable cause before a warrant can issue. The exclusionary rule blocks evidence gathered through a Fourth Amendment violation from being used at trial. Indiana Code 35-37-4-5 allows evidence obtained in good faith reliance on a defective warrant to remain admissible. Exceptions include independent source, inevitable discovery, attenuation, and impeachment use of otherwise excluded evidence. Suppressed evidence can lead to dismissal, a stronger plea negotiation,…
