What is exculpatory and inculpatory evidence?
HOUSTON – There are different types of evidence that can prove your innocence or guilt.
In this Anatomy of a Trial video, Houston Attorney and ‘The Bench ’ expert Letitia Quinones-Hollins shows us the difference between exculpatory and inculpatory evidence.
What legalese terms can we break down for you?
Tell us in a comment below.
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