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Practice question: Exclusionary Rule

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Practice question

Police obtain a confession during custodial interrogation after a suspect signs a waiver without counsel. No valid counseled waiver exists. Discuss admissibility against the maker and explain why a written signature alone is insufficient.

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution, Article III, section 12, https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
  • Republic Act No. 7438, sections 2–3, https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1992/ra_7438_1992.html

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