1. The impeachment exception to the exclusionary rules allows for illegally obtained evidence to be used:
A. in serious felony cases.
B. to show that a witness’ testimony may be false.
C. to show the defendant possessed illegal contraband.
D. in cases involving illegal narcotics.
is it B
2. Which of the following statutes is used to sue criminal justice officials?
A. 18 U.S.C. Section 242
B. 18 U.S.C. Section 2235
C. 42 U.S.C. Section 1983
D. 42 U.S.C. Section 1243
im confused between A and C
To determine the correct answers, let's break down each question:
1. The impeachment exception to the exclusionary rule allows for illegally obtained evidence to be used. The impeachment exception typically applies when the illegally obtained evidence is used to challenge the credibility of a witness. Based on the given options, the correct answer is not B, but rather:
Answer: C. to show the defendant possessed illegal contraband.
2. The correct statute used to sue criminal justice officials is covered in this question. Let's analyze the options:
A. 18 U.S.C. Section 242: This statute refers to the deprivation of rights under color of law, which is typically used to hold law enforcement officials accountable for violating someone's constitutional rights.
C. 42 U.S.C. Section 1983: This statute is commonly used to sue criminal justice officials, including police officers, for civil rights violations.
Considering this information, the correct answer is:
Answer: C. 42 U.S.C. Section 1983.
I hope this helps clarify the answers for you!