tainted evidence
- Evidence obtained through unlawful means, often related to illegal search or seizure, and commonly inadmissible in court proceedings
- The judge ruled the drug stash as tainted evidence since it was discovered through an unlawful search.
- The defense argued for suppression of the recording as it was tainted evidence, obtained without proper consent.
- Without the illegally obtained files, the prosecution's case rests largely on tainted evidence.
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