incriminating evidence
[ɪn-ˈkrɪ-mə-ˌnā-tiŋ ˈe-və-dens]
noun phrasepl: incriminating evidence (uncountable)
prova incriminadora
1. Evidence that tends to prove someone's guilt or involvement in a crime; facts or objects that suggest or demonstrate criminal responsibility
The detective discovered incriminating evidence at the crime scene that linked the suspect to the robbery.
O detetive descobriu prova incriminadora na cena do crime que ligava o suspeito ao roubo.
2. Material presented in court that implies culpability or wrongdoing
The incriminating evidence presented during the trial proved to be decisive in the conviction.
A prova incriminadora apresentada durante o julgamento foi decisiva para a condenação.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, incriminating evidence plays a central role in criminal proceedings. In Brazil, the term 'prova incriminadora' is formally used in the criminal procedure code (Código de Processo Penal). In the USA, the concept is fundamental to the adversarial legal system and is protected under constitutional rules regarding evidence admissibility and the right to confront witnesses. The presentation and challenge of such evidence is a critical aspect of courtroom strategy in both cultures.
NYC Slang
smoking gun (colloquial equivalent for definitive incriminating evidence)
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