documented confession
[/ˈdɑːkjəmentɪd kənˈfeʃən/]
nounpl: documented confessions
confissão documentada
1. A formal admission of guilt or wrongdoing that has been officially recorded in writing, audio, video, or other permanent format
The suspect's documented confession was presented as key evidence in court.
A confissão documentada do suspeito foi apresentada como prova fundamental no tribunal.
2. A written or recorded statement in which a person acknowledges their involvement in a crime or offense
The documented confession included details only the perpetrator would know.
A confissão documentada incluía detalhes que apenas o perpetrador conheceria.
3. Legal evidence consisting of a confession that has been properly recorded and preserved
Without the documented confession, the prosecution's case would have been weaker.
Sem a confissão documentada, o caso da acusação teria sido mais fraco.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, a documented confession carries significant evidentiary weight. However, in Brazil, there is particular emphasis on ensuring such confessions are obtained without coercion, as the Brazilian legal system has strict protections against false confessions. In the USA, documented confessions are crucial in criminal proceedings and heavily influence plea negotiations and sentencing.
NYC Slang
the goods; a wrap-up; sealed deal
Related Idioms & Phrases
caught red-handed with documented confession
confession in black and white
documented proof of guilt
case closed with documented confession
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