Legal English Word of the Day: Inculpatory evidence

Word: Inculpatory evidence

Definition:
Evidence that suggests the defendant committed the crime.

Sample Sentence:
The surveillance footage was deemed inculpatory evidence.

Why It Matters:
Used by prosecutors to prove the defendant’s guilt.

Quick Tip:
Must be disclosed along with exculpatory evidence.

Source: https://www.uscourts.gov/glossary