If a statement obtained in violation of Miranda leads to the discovery of other evidence,that derivative fruit of the poisonous tree is NOT barred by the exclusionary rule applied to Miranda.

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The exclusionary rule applies only to evidence obtained directly or indirectly from statements obtained in violation of Miranda. Other evidence discovered as a result of this statement is considered a derivative fruit of the poisonous tree and is admissible unless it falls under a separate exclusionary rule (such as the Fourth Amendment's exclusionary rule for illegally obtained physical evidence).

If a Statement Obtained in Violation of Miranda Leads to the Discovery