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M.R.E. 301
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privilege concerning compulsory self-incrimination
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general rule
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the privilege against self incrimination provided by the 5th amendment and article 31b rights are applicable only to evidence of testimony or communication nature.
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judicial advice
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if a witness is uninformed of rule 301 and might mike a incriminating statement the judge should inform the witness of the rule as thier testimony can later be used against the witness.
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exerciseing the privilege
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a witness cannot exercise the privilege if the witness is immune from criminal penalty due to immunity, the running of the statue of limitations or similar reasoning.
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notification of immunity
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if the prosecution grants immunity or leniency in exchange for testimony the accused must be notified in writing prior to the arrangement.
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M.R.E. 311
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evidence obtained from unlawful searches and seizures
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General Rule
Evidence obtained by someone acting in a government capacity as a result of an unlawful search or seizure is inadmissible against the accused if? |
objection- if the accused makes a timely motion to suppress or objects to the evidence unddr this rule; and
adequate interest- if the accused had a reasonable expectation to privacy in the person, place, or propery searched. |
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exceptions
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may be used to impeach in court testimony.
when the evidence would have been obtained even if the unlawful search not been made. |
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M.R.E. 314
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searches not requiring probable cause
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general rule
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evidence from searches not requiring probable cause is admissible in trial
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searches not requiring probable cause
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border searches
searches upon entering exiting US installations, aircraft, and vessels abroad. in addition to inspections under rule 313 |