Meanings
How to pronounce "fruit of the poisonous tree":
AU
Evidence that has been obtained as the result of an illegal act on the part of law enforcement personnel (such as a warrantless search, or continued questioning of a witness who has invoked the right of counsel), and which is therefore excluded from being admitted as evidence in a trial.
Example Sentences
1
The court ruled that the defendant's confession was the fruit of the poisonous tree and therefore inadmissible as evidence.
2
The defense attorney argued that the search warrant was obtained illegally, making any evidence obtained from it the fruit of the poisonous tree.
3
The prosecutor was unable to use the witness's statement since it was determined to be fruit of the poisonous tree.
4
The police officer's unconstitutional actions resulted in the entire case being deemed fruit of the poisonous tree.
5
The defendant's conviction was overturned after it was revealed that the key evidence was fruit of the poisonous tree.
