What is exculpatory evidence?

Answer by  patti (29325)

"Culpa" is a Latin word for "fault," as in guilt. Ex-culpa-tory evidence shows that a defendant in a criminal is not guilty. It is usually clears the defendant of charges.

Answer by  MsLaw (63)

Exculpatory evidence is proof offered on behalf of a defendant facing criminal charges. An apparent open and shut case can be overturned by a last minute witness who comes forward offering an eyewitness account implicating a person other than the defendant. This would be exculpatory evidence.

Answer by  CLynique (130)

It is eviedence that may justify or excuse an accused defendant's actions. It may prove that the defendant is not guilty or that they did not have any criminal intent.