At trial a defense lawyer states that evidence should not be admitted because it is "fruit of the poisonous tree." Upon which of the following is the attorney relying?
A) The exclusionary rule.
B) The Fourth Amendment Rule.
C) The Eden Rule.
D) The Adam Rule.
E) The Eve Rule.

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The "fruit of the poisonous tree" doctrine is related to the exclusionary rule, which prevents evidence collected or analyzed in violation of the defendant's constitutional rights from being used in a court of law. This doctrine extends the exclusionary rule to evidence indirectly obtained as a result of an illegal search or seizure.

At Trial a Defense Lawyer States That Evidence Should Not