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Gracie Ratledge Criminal Investigation D2W2 The fruit-of-the-poisonous-tree doctrine is applicable to illegally seized evidence, and states that any evidence that is obtained through illegal manners or obtained as a result of illegal activity cannot be used in a trial in the court of law. In addition, there are exceptions to the doctrine that rule some evidence can still be used in trial whenever it is found in a couple different ways. The good faith doctrine and the inevitable discovery doctrine are both exceptions to the fruit-of-the-poisonous-tree doctrine. I feel like the fruit-of-the-poisonous-tree doctrine is a very effective tool because it deters law enforcement from performing illegal activities. At first glance, this doctrine seems like it may aid criminals, and put investigators/prosecutors at a disadvantage. However, it is very helpful when it comes to ensuring that police officers are allowing citizens their Constitutional rights, and are not violating any laws in the process of trying to find evidence of a crime. The exceptions are also very good additions, and help keep a good balance between the safety of the public and upholding Constitutional rights....