Indirect evidence that is obtained within the context of the exclusionary rule is known as the ______.

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The "fruit of the poisoned tree" doctrine refers to evidence that is indirectly obtained as a result of an illegal search or seizure. If the source of the evidence (the "tree") is tainted by illegality, then anything derived from it (the "fruit") is also considered tainted and generally inadmissible in court under the exclusionary rule.

Indirect Evidence That Is Obtained Within the Context of the Exclusionary