What is Fruit of the Poisonous Tree

For more information, visit: www.lawdepot.com/?pid=pg-BFYMIBUINL-generaltextlin… The term "fruit of the poisonous tree" is used to describe a rule of evidence exclusion in the United States in which evidence obtained through illegal means is excluded from trial. The term references the idea that if the means — the "tree" — are illegal, then the evidence — the "fruit" — is tainted by association. This doctrine often comes up in the context of evidence associated with illegal searches and interrogations;even if the evidence itself is very solid proof of illegal activity, it is not considered admissible because it was obtained illegally.