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Courts allow "poisoned" fruit to be admitted if the government can prove one of these four conditions: Description Fruits from a Poisonous Tree

The Supreme Court first established the principle in Silverthorne Lumber Co. v. United States (1920). AI responses may include mistakes

Officers acted in "good faith," such as relying on a search warrant they believed was valid but was later found to be deficient. 4. Practical Example Fruits from a Poisonous Tree

The evidence was also discovered through a separate, legal source completely unrelated to the illegal action.

The principle is an extension of the , which bars direct evidence obtained through Fourth Amendment violations.

The initial illegal action taken by law enforcement, such as a search without a warrant or a coerced confession.