Question

George was arrested for kidnapping someone for ransom. The kidnap victim, who had severe medical problems and needed regular medication, had not been found. Immediately upon handcuffing George, an officer demanded to know where the victim was. George gave the officer the address. George's statement will be ______________________________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Admissible under the public safety exception to the exclusionary rule

Explanation:

The exclusionary rule is a legal rule which is based on the Constitution that impedes evidence gathered or analysed in violation of the suspect's constitutional rights from being used in the court of law. It was made for the sake of the protection of citizens from illegal searches and seizures.

However there are exceptional to the rule which includes the public safety exception.