An exception to this is a search conducted by officer acting in objective "good faith" and wit the inclusion of a warrant obtained on the basis of probable cause.
A further provision holds that, if a jury has reasonable reason to believe that the evidence was obtained in violation of the Article, it should disregard the evidence obtained. The Texas Penal Code works in tandem with the exclusionary rule, in that it concerns the falsification of evidence; the false presentation of records or documents in an attempt to affect the outcome of the investigation is an offence, unless such a document is privileged or the work product of parties to the investigation.
It therefore appears that the Texas rule provides a broader basis of protection for its citizens, rather than the single dimension of police searches as provided by the U.S. Constitution. Indeed, the implication is that no person is allowed...
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