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hoosier-man | 15:08 Fri 20th Nov 2009 | Criminal
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Can evidence obtained by the police by an officer committing an offence himself in order to get that evidence, be admitted in court proceedings?

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Yes, There are several ways in which an officer can obtain admissible evidence whilst committing an offence.
For instance: you may be driving dangerously and above the speed limit. An officer can follow you at speed in order to aprehend you.
i am not a lawyer but i think it matters whether the offence is civil or criminal
More details are needed. What offence has the officer committed ? What is the evidence obtained ? In what way did the offence committed by the officer enable him or her to obtain the evidence ?
...and under which jurisdiction? (Hoosier = U.S. State of Indiana but 'offence' = British English ???)
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