In criminal law, there is a legal doctrine known as the “fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine.” What it says, generally, is that evidence obtained illegally cannot later be used as evidence in court.

ATLANTA -- In criminal law, there is a legal doctrine known as the “fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine.” What it says, generally, is that evidence obtained illegally cannot later be used as evidence ...

This fruit of the poisonous tree cannot be allowed in court because it pollutes the justice system and encourages illegal behavior by police. In our recent interview with attorney King Downing, who ...