Exculpatory Evidence
Evidence tending to establish a criminal defendant's innocence. Prosecutors must disclose exculpatory evidence under the Brady rule.
Encyclopedia entry: Exculpatory Evidence
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exculpatory evidence
In criminal law , exculpatory evidence is evidence , such as a statement, tending to excuse , justify, or absolve the alleged fault or guilt of a defendant . In other words, the evidence is favorable to the defendant. In contrast to it, inculpatory evidence tends to stress guilt.
See also: Brady Rule .
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