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fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine  

Definition

  • The doctrine of the fruit of the poisonous tree is inextricably intertwined with the exclusionary rule. The latter is a rule by which judges preclude police from using evidence that they have gathered in knowing or reckless disregard for Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendment standards. [Source: Encyclopedia of the Fourth Amendment; Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-VB203RDK-5

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