1. The Exclusionary Rule
... evidence obtained illegally is equally subject to exclusion. This is known as the "fruit of the poisonous tree" doctrine. The U.S. Supreme Court established this rule that evidence gathered by a governmental agent in violation of the Fourth and Fifth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution cannot be admitted as evidence against a defendant. The rule is available primarily in criminal trials or similar proceedings and must also be observed by state ... murders or known drug dealers, but application of these exception are more the responsibility of the judiciary than of law enforcement office...
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