Inadmissible

That which, according to established legal principles, cannot be received into evidence at a trial for consideration by the jury or judge in reaching a determination of the action.

Evidence, for example, that is obtained as a result of an unlawful SEARCH AND SEIZURE is inadmissible, as is HEARSAY.

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