# Illegal search evidence introduced by back door

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [October 15, 2007, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illegal-search-evidence-introduced-by-back-door/422761 "2007-10-15T05:23:42Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 15, 2007, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illegal-search-evidence-introduced-by-back-door/422761/21 "2007-10-15T21:23:35Z")

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[QUOTE=ivylass]  
Are judges allowed to point out objectionable statements?  
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They can give curative instructions in some cases. The can also order counsel to pursue another line of questioning or order a witness not to answer a questions. They don’t do it very often unless one party or the other asks them to.

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