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What is exculpatory evidence?

Retry Correct Incorrect Exculpatory evidence points towards a defendant’s innocence and is generally the strongest evidence presented by the defense. It’s the opposite of inculpatory evidence, which works in the opposite direction.

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What is exculpatory evidence?

• Irrelevant evidence that’s thrown out
• Evidence presented by a third party
• Evidence that proves guilt
• Evidence that shows innocence