Federal judges can exclude evidence from a prosecution if the judge finds that police conducted an illegal seizure.
November 20, 2025
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Legal principle illustrated when a judge suppresses evidence obtained through an unlawful stop or seizure.
Courts may discredit law enforcement testimony when credibility concerns exist, and judges can criticize prosecutors for relying on testimony from officers whose credibility has been questioned.
November 20, 2025
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Credibility findings about officers can affect admissibility of testimony and prosecutorial strategy.
Surveillance camera video can be used by defense attorneys to contradict or challenge officers' accounts of events in criminal cases.
November 20, 2025
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Recorded footage is routinely relied on in litigation to test the accuracy of witness and officer testimony.