invalid evidence

A plane flying high in the Earth's atmosphere is less shielded from radiation than one at ground level, thus the geiger-counter readings were considered invalid evidence for stating that the lighted object was atomic-powered.

Although charges of assaulting the police officers, hindering the officers, and resisting arrest were later dropped due to police using invalid evidence to justify their suspicion and subsequent search, Hilaly was fined A$400 for the incident.