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poisonous tree doctrine in Mississippi

15 Mississippi opinions name it 2 courts 1978–2026 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Mississippi courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Marshall v. Stategreen
miss · 1991 · cited in 3 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2021–2026
2 sentences

2026“The ‘fruit of the poisonous tree’ doctrine” is part of “the exclusionary rule[, which] ‘prohibits introduction into evidence of tangible materials’” that were unlawfully obtained as well as “testimony concerning knowledge acquired during an unlawful search.” Green v. State, 344 So. 3d 854 , 857 (¶12) (Miss. 2022) (quoting Marshall v. State, 584 So. 2d 437, 438 (Miss. 1991); Murray v. United States, 487 U.S. 533, 536 (1988)).

2022“The ‘fruit of the poisonous tree’ doctrine—also known as the exclusionary rule—‘prohibits introduction into evidence of tangible materials seized during an unlawful search.’” Marshall v. State, 584 So. 2d 437, 438 (Miss. 1991) (quoting Murray v. United States, 487 U.S. 533, 536 , 108 S. Ct. 2529, 2532 , 101 L.

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Yates v. Stategreen
miss · 1984 · cited in 3 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2000–2016
2 sentences

2016Furthermore, we recognize that “the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine is defeated where the confession is judged admissible.” Yates v. State, 467 So.2d 884, 887 (Miss.1984). ¶23.

2003This Court has held "that the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine is defeated where the confession is judged admissible." Yates v. State, 467 So.2d 884, 887 (Miss.1984) (citing Wiley v. State, 449 So.2d 756 (Miss.1984); Hall v. State, 427 So.2d 957, 958 (Miss.1983), and specifically overruling a case where the first confession was given without Miranda and the second confession was deemed inadmissible).

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Hall v. Stategreen
miss · 1983 · cited in 3 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1984–2003
2 sentences

2003This Court has held "that the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine is defeated where the confession is judged admissible." Yates v. State, 467 So.2d 884, 887 (Miss.1984) (citing Wiley v. State, 449 So.2d 756 (Miss.1984); Hall v. State, 427 So.2d 957, 958 (Miss.1983), and specifically overruling a case where the first confession was given without Miranda and the second confession was deemed inadmissible).

2000This Court has held “that the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine is defeated where the confession is judged admissible.” Yates v. State, 467 So. 2d 884, 887 (Miss. 1984) (citing Wiley v. State, 449 So. 2d 756 (Miss. 1984); Hall v. State, 427 So. 2d 957, 958 (Miss. 1982), and specifically overruling a case where the first confession was given without Miranda and the second confession was deemed inadmissible).

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Wiley v. Stategreen
miss · 1984 · cited in 5 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1984–2026
2 sentences

2020Our supreme court has held “that the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine is defeated where the confession is judged admissible.” Yates v. State, 467 So. 2d 17 884, 887 (Miss. 1984) (citing Wiley v. State, 449 So. 2d 756, 759-60 (Miss. 1984)). ¶36.

2003This Court has held "that the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine is defeated where the confession is judged admissible." Yates v. State, 467 So.2d 884, 887 (Miss.1984) (citing Wiley v. State, 449 So.2d 756 (Miss.1984); Hall v. State, 427 So.2d 957, 958 (Miss.1983), and specifically overruling a case where the first confession was given without Miranda and the second confession was deemed inadmissible).

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Murray v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1988 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2022–2026
2 sentences

2026“The ‘fruit of the poisonous tree’ doctrine” is part of “the exclusionary rule[, which] ‘prohibits introduction into evidence of tangible materials’” that were unlawfully obtained as well as “testimony concerning knowledge acquired during an unlawful search.” Green v. State, 344 So. 3d 854 , 857 (¶12) (Miss. 2022) (quoting Marshall v. State, 584 So. 2d 437, 438 (Miss. 1991); Murray v. United States, 487 U.S. 533, 536 (1988)).

2022“The ‘fruit of the poisonous tree’ doctrine—also known as the exclusionary rule—‘prohibits introduction into evidence of tangible materials seized during an unlawful search.’” Marshall v. State, 584 So. 2d 437, 438 (Miss. 1991) (quoting Murray v. United States, 487 U.S. 533, 536 , 108 S. Ct. 2529, 2532 , 101 L.

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Wong Sun v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1963 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026The doctrine precludes “the introduction of derivative evidence, both tangible and testimonial, that is, the product of the primary evidence, or that is otherwise acquired as a result of the unlawful [obtaining of evidence], up to the point at which the connection becomes ‘so attenuated as to dissipate the taint.’” Id. (quoting Murray, 487 U.S. at 536-37 ) (citing Wong Sun v. United States, 371 U.S. 471, 486 (1963)). ¶60.

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Silverthorne Lumber Co. v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1920 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022See, e.g., Silverthorne Lumber Co. v. United States, 251 U.S. 385 , 40 S. Ct. 182 , 64 L.

2022See, e.g., Silverthorne Lumber Co. v. United States, 251 U.S. 385 , 40 S. Ct. 182 , 64 L.

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Clark v. Stategreen
miss · 2004 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See Clark v. State, 891 So. 2d 136, 142 (Miss. 2004) (“[E]ven errors involving a violation of an accused’s constitutional rights may be deemed harmless beyond a reasonable doubt where the weight of the evidence against the accused is overwhelming.” 4 Exceptions to the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine have been carved out by the United States Supreme Court.

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Malcolm Cameron v. State of Mississippigreen
missctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Ct. App. 2008). 4 “And the ‘fruit of the poisonous tree’ doctrine makes inadmissible tangible evidence obtained incident to an unlawful search or seizure.” Cameron, 175 So. 3d at 577 (¶8).

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Trigg v. Camper Village, Inc.green
lactapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Our supreme court has held “that the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine is defeated where the confession is judged admissible.” Yates v. State, 467 So. 2d 17 884, 887 (Miss. 1984) (citing Wiley v. State, 449 So. 2d 756, 759-60 (Miss. 1984)). ¶36.

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Mosley v. Stategreen
missctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013“The ‘fruit of the poisonous tree’ doctrine is an exclusionary rule that makes inadmissible tangible evidence obtained incident to an unlawful search or seizure.” Mosley v. State, 89 So.3d 41, 45 (¶ 13) (Miss.Ct.App.2012) (citations omitted).

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Conerly v. Stategreen
miss · 2000 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006Finally, Jackson's reliance on the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine, as expressed in Conerly v. State, 760 So.2d 737, 741 (¶¶ 10-11) (Miss.2000), is misguided because the issue addressed by the court therein concerns whether a confession obtained after an illegal arrest is admissible.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Mississippi. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
Baird v. Clark green
miss · 1987
2 sentences

1997In Fielder v. State, 500 So.2d 1002 (Miss.1987), this Court reversed and remanded the trial judge who refused to hear motions to suppress based upon the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine.

1994In Fielder v. State, 500 So. 2d 1002 (Miss. 1987), this Court reversed and remanded the trial judge who refused to hear motions to suppress based upon the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine.

21994–1997
Frisbie v. Collins green
scotus · 1952
2 sentences

1978Roberts v. State, 186 Miss. 732 , 191 So. 823 (1939); Frisbie v. Collins, 342 U.S. 519 , 72 S.Ct. 509 , 96 L.Ed. 541 (1952).” 254 So.2d at 883 .

1978Roberts v. State, 186 Miss. 732 , 191 So. 823 (1939); Frisbie v. Collins, 342 U.S. 519 , 72 S.Ct. 509 , 96 L.Ed. 541 (1952).” 254 So.2d at 883 .

11978–1978
Roberts v. State green
· 1939
2 sentences

1978Roberts v. State, 186 Miss. 732 , 191 So. 823 (1939); Frisbie v. Collins, 342 U.S. 519 , 72 S.Ct. 509 , 96 L.Ed. 541 (1952).” 254 So.2d at 883 .

1978Roberts v. State, 186 Miss. 732 , 191 So. 823 (1939); Frisbie v. Collins, 342 U.S. 519 , 72 S.Ct. 509 , 96 L.Ed. 541 (1952).” 254 So.2d at 883 .

11978–1978
Nicholson v. State green
miss · 1971
1 sentence

1978Roberts v. State, 186 Miss. 732 , 191 So. 823 (1939); Frisbie v. Collins, 342 U.S. 519 , 72 S.Ct. 509 , 96 L.Ed. 541 (1952).” 254 So.2d at 883 .

11978–1978

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 97-1-1 (3) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-19 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

PA 73 (1975–2025) TX 57 (1977–2026) IN 55 (1987–2025) IL 46 (1970–2026) CA 45 (1967–2022) WA 43 (1971–2025) NM 41 (1977–2020) NY 37 (1967–2025) MD 36 (1969–2025) FL 34 (1969–2025) MA 33 (1981–2025) MI 31 (1973–2026) KS 30 (1975–2026) CO 27 (1980–2025) HI 23 (1964–2026) OH 22 (1969–2025) SC 20 (1981–2026) NJ 18 (1977–2024) WI 16 (1994–2025) NC 16 (1979–2021) CT 16 (1988–2025) VA 16 (1986–2026) MS 15 (1978–2026) TN 15 (1998–2020) SD 14 (1977–2024) IA 14 (1965–2022) GA 13 (1982–2026) MO 13 (1974–2009) OR 13 (1975–2015) NH 13 (1991–2025) WV 12 (1983–2015) LA 10 (1977–2025) AZ 10 (1972–2023) ID 9 (2000–2023) MT 9 (1979–2024) AL 7 (1973–2008) AR 6 (1979–2009) WY 5 (1976–2011) RI 4 (2014–2024) DE 4 (1990–2025) KY 4 (2011–2024) ND 3 (1979–2021) VT 3 (2007–2019) MN 3 (1986–1999) OK 3 (1973–2015) DC 3 (1977–2021) AK 2 (1973–1983) NV 2 (1976–2025) ME 2 (2000–2010) NE 2 (2008–2020)

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