Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
origin of expression
Where did the term ''fruit of the poisoned tree'' originate?I had
the notion that it came from a scotus opinion, but
I cannot find it.
Asked on 2/05/05, 9:30 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Richard Hornsby
Richard E. Hornsby, P.A.
Re: origin of expression
Most people cite WONG SUN v. UNITED STATES, 371 U.S. 471 (1963) as the origin of the phrase.
However it seems to actually have been used for the first time in NARDONE v. UNITED STATES, 308 U.S. 338 (1939).
Answered on 2/06/05, 11:22 am
Valerie Masters
Valerie Masters, P.A.
Re: origin of expression
the expression was used a supreme court case.... US Supreme Court. WONG SUN v. UNITED STATES, 371 US 471 (1963). 371 US 471 WONG SUN ET AL. v. UNITED STATES. CERTIORARI ...
Answered on 2/05/05, 10:04 pm
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