Question 11 (1 point) What may happen if evidence is obtained through an "Illegal" search? a The suspect must be released from custody b Contraband must be returned to the suspect The evidence may be inadmissible in court d The evidence cannot be examined by the crime laboratory

## Step 1<br />This problem is related to the legal concept of the "exclusionary rule". The exclusionary rule is a legal principle in the United States, under constitutional law, which holds that evidence collected or analyzed in violation of the defendant's constitutional rights is, depending on jurisdiction, sometimes inadmissible for a criminal prosecution in a court of law.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />The exclusionary rule is based on the premise that evidence obtained in violation of the defendant's rights is not admissible in court. This is to ensure that the defendant's rights are protected and that the evidence is not used to convict someone who has not been given a fair trial.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />The options provided in the question are potential consequences of an "illegal" search. The correct answer is the one that aligns with the principle of the exclusionary rule.