Suppression is the act of concealing or hiding something, preventing it from being seen, heard, known, or discussed. It involves keeping something a secret so that no one becomes aware of it. For instance, if you possess a confidential piece of information and wish to prevent others from discovering it, you may attempt to suppress it by refraining from sharing it with anyone. Related terms include suppression (noun) and suppressible/suppressive (adjective).
To suppress means to put a stop to, prohibit, or prevent something from being seen, heard, known, or discussed. For example, the government attempted to suppress the news of the protest, aiming to prevent people from knowing about it by not allowing it to be reported or discussed. Similarly, the teacher had to suppress her laughter when the student made a funny mistake, restraining herself from laughing and not letting it show. Additionally, the medication can suppress the symptoms of the disease, preventing them from being seen or felt.
To suppress evidence means to exclude it from being presented in court due to a violation of the defendant’s constitutional rights or improper collection methods.
Yes, any evidence that was obtained illegally or in violation of the defendant’s rights can potentially be suppressed.
Common reasons for evidence suppression include illegal searches and seizures, Miranda rights violations, coerced confessions, and violations of the right to counsel.
The judge presiding over the case has the authority to suppress evidence based on legal arguments presented by the defence or prosecution.
Yes, evidence can still be suppressed if it was obtained with a valid search warrant if there were errors or omissions in the warrant application or execution.
If evidence is suppressed, it cannot be used against the defendant during trial, which may weaken the prosecution’s case and potentially lead to dismissal or reduced charges.
Yes, evidence can also be suppressed in civil cases if it was obtained illegally or in violation of the defendant’s rights.
Yes, if a confession was obtained without properly advising the defendant of their Miranda rights, it may be suppressed as a violation of their Fifth Amendment rights.
Yes, evidence obtained through entrapment, where law enforcement induces someone to commit a crime they would not have otherwise committed, can be suppressed.
Yes, evidence obtained through an illegal wiretap, without proper authorization or a valid warrant, can be suppressed as a violation of the defendant’s Fourth Amendment rights.
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This glossary post was last updated: 17th April 2024.
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