The attenuation doctrine admits excludable evidence because
a. the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine is an unworkable legal concept
b. there is sufficient time elapsed from the initial illegality and the tainted evidence
c. there is an insufficient nexus between the initial taint and eventual attenuation
d. public policy needs are not met by punishing the police for their illegal behavior
B
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