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Inadmissible At Trial
Yes, I do believe that evidence that has been obtained unconstitutionally should be inadmissible at trial.

The Fourth Amendment to the US Constitution protects all of us against unreasonable searches and seizures. Therefore, the police or any other law enforcement agents just can't search your property and take your things simply because they don't like you or just because they feel like it. They must have a good reason before they can search your home or office and seize things, such as contraband or evidence of a crime. When the Fourth Amendment is violated, any evidence that can be traced to the illegal search or seizure is fruit of the poisonous tree and can't be used against you and should be inadmissible at trial.
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