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A quick definition of exculpatory:

Exculpatory: Information that helps prove someone is innocent or not responsible for something. This is often used in court to show that someone didn't do what they were accused of or had a good reason for doing it. The opposite of exculpatory is inculpatory, which means evidence that shows someone is guilty or responsible for something. The law requires prosecutors to share any exculpatory evidence they find with the defendant to make sure they get a fair trial. Some contracts and legal documents also have exculpatory clauses to protect certain people from being blamed for accidents or mistakes.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Information that proves a defendant's innocence or relieves them of liability. This evidence can justify, excuse, or create reasonable doubt about a defendant's alleged actions or intentions. In contrast, inculpatory evidence shows that the defendant is responsible for a given act.

Examples:

  • In a criminal trial, exculpatory evidence could be a witness testimony that proves the defendant was not at the scene of the crime when it occurred.
  • The Brady Rule requires prosecutors to reveal any exculpatory evidence they discover to defendants in order to honor the U.S Constitution's guarantee of due process.
  • A contract may contain an exculpatory clause that protects a party from liability for negligence or wrongful acts.

The examples illustrate how exculpatory evidence can be used in different contexts to prove innocence or relieve liability. In a criminal trial, exculpatory evidence can create reasonable doubt about a defendant's guilt. The Brady Rule ensures that defendants have access to all evidence that could prove their innocence. In a contract, an exculpatory clause can protect a party from being held responsible for certain actions.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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