Faye has sold illegal drugs.On her personal home computer,she has kept records ofthe sales along with a detailed accounting of her profits.When she doesn't complete herincome taxes on time,her home is raided and the computer is seized pursuant to a validsearch warrant.The information on her computer is privileged under the FifthAmendment and may not be used against her.

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The information on her computer is not privileged under the Fifth Amendment if it falls within the "foregone conclusion" exception, meaning the government already knows about the existence and authenticity of the evidence before compelling the defendant to produce it. Additionally, illegal activities such as drug sales are not protected by the Fifth Amendment.

Faye Has Sold Illegal Drugs