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exculpatory evidence

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A quick definition of exculpatory evidence:

Exculpatory evidence is evidence that helps prove someone is innocent of a crime. This evidence can be a statement or other information that shows the person did not do what they are accused of. It is the opposite of inculpatory evidence, which makes someone look guilty. Exculpatory evidence is important in criminal cases because it can help prevent innocent people from being punished for something they did not do.

A more thorough explanation:

In criminal law, exculpatory evidence is evidence that helps to prove a defendant's innocence or reduce their level of guilt. This type of evidence is favorable to the defendant and tends to excuse or justify their actions.

For example, if a defendant is accused of stealing a car, exculpatory evidence might include a witness who saw them in a different location at the time of the theft, or video footage that shows someone else stealing the car. This evidence would help to prove that the defendant did not commit the crime.

Exculpatory evidence is important because it can have a significant impact on the outcome of a criminal case. If the prosecution fails to disclose exculpatory evidence to the defense, it can be a violation of the defendant's rights and lead to a mistrial or overturned conviction.

Overall, exculpatory evidence is evidence that helps to prove a defendant's innocence or reduce their level of guilt. It is an important part of the criminal justice system and helps to ensure that defendants receive a fair trial.

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AngryMiniCar
15:28
NO NO YOU'RE DEFINITELY RIGHT LMAOOO
AngryMiniCar
15:29
I have been trying to incorporate more non-fiction so I can do more intentional reading. Cause for fiction I'm kinda just like zoom zoom yk
NosyBeagle
15:29
the lr bible is gr8. rc... not so much
AngryMiniCar
15:30
Yeahhhh... I will say that whole VIEWSTAMP thing is pretty grounding tho when you're completely at a loss.
felt like those people that are like "depressed? just drink water" when i said bad rc? just read <3
15:32
I got better at RC when I slowed down my reading intentionally. I think it was more mental than anything because I think anxiety would get in the way of comprehension
AngryMiniCar
15:32
I'm ngl when I'm angry sometimes I'm just dehydrated...
NosyBeagle
15:33
the lawschooladmin sub be like: stats not high? just quit <3
NosyBeagle
15:34
mfw i wont get into harvardyalepennpoopoodoodoo
NosyBeagle
15:34
but i will say this process is kinda fun in a f'd up way
AngryMiniCar
15:35
We not quitters tho ok? You'll beat LR and I'll beat RC and we'll both never meet each other in Harvard but be in Harvard anyways okokok. Also I agree it is oddly fun...
NosyBeagle
15:36
HELL YEAH NEVER BACK DOWN NEVER GIVE UP LFG
bitches in the reddit are so annoying they think anything below a 175 means you have no future and ur gonna die or some shit idk
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
15:37
people on that sub want so bad to know what they're talking about
aspiring reddit lawyers are obsessed with BL and T14. don't let it get you down.
AngryMiniCar
15:39
It's more so a reach for 100% and maybe you
I just want to make enough money to support my family and give my wife the opportunity to take time off work to raise kids (if that's what she wants, I just don't want her to feel pressure to work if she'd rather stay home). It seems like going to a strong regional school and doing well all but guarantees that life
you could post a meme and someone is bound to comment 'stats'
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
15:41
tbf I think it's the "doing well" that worries people; it's easy to imagine yourself doing well, but the applicant pool for law school kind of self-selects a lot of people who do well. so graduating in the top x% of your strong regional school's class is more of a crapshoot than it might seem
2.32/174/6'3"/nURM/nKJD/6.7"/2YOE/Gamer/Have a Dog
@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: Yes, but, not to be cocky (especialy given my GPA hahaha), the LSAT seems to be a pretty decent predictor of law school performance. If you have a higher LSAT but choose to attend a regional school with a more average median LSAT you're probably going to do well if you try hard
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first year for sure. then here comes the CURVEEEEEEE CHOO CHOO
AngryMiniCar
15:49
LMFAOO
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
15:50
that's fair! although section stacking is real---that part scared me a lot when applying. the near-guarantee of good outcomes no matter where in your class you end up is, I think, what is attractive to many about the T14
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
15:51
at least that's why those schools were my goal, especially as a risk-averse older applicant. I have fewer years between now and retirement during which to pay off loans and then earn enough money to be able to stop working before I die lol
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
15:51
that said, I still find most redditors to be... ungrounded, let's say
put it into perspective: my firm is a tier 1 law firm in chicago and consistently ranked and 90% of our attorneys went to kent
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