In criminal law, there is a legal doctrine known as the “fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine.” What it says, generally, is that evidence obtained illegally cannot later be used as evidence in court.

Some secrets won't stay buried. In this irresistibly twisty drama, a suburban garden club’s perfect world starts to crumble after the discovery of a body.

ATLANTA -- In criminal law, there is a legal doctrine known as the “fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine.” What it says, generally, is that evidence obtained illegally cannot later be used as evidence ...

It is renowned for its deadly fruit and potent, blister-causing milky sap, with all parts of the tree being toxic, even the smoke from burning it.