incriminating response
[/ɪnˈkrɪmɪneɪtɪŋ rɪˈspɑːns/]
nounpl: incriminating responses
resposta incriminadora
1. A reply or answer that provides evidence of guilt or wrongdoing, either voluntarily or inadvertently, especially in legal or interrogation contexts
The suspect's incriminating response to the detective's question led to his arrest.
A resposta incriminadora do suspeito à pergunta do detetive levou à sua prisão.
2. A statement or answer that admits involvement in a crime or unethical behavior
During the interview, he made several incriminating responses that contradicted his alibi.
Durante a entrevista, ele fez várias respostas incriminadoras que contradiziam seu álibi.
3. An unintentional admission or disclosure that proves one's guilt or culpability
Her incriminating response about her whereabouts became crucial evidence in the trial.
Sua resposta incriminadora sobre seu paradeiro se tornou prova crucial no julgamento.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, incriminating responses are significant in criminal proceedings. In the USA, the Fifth Amendment protects against self-incrimination, while in Brazil, Article 5 of the Constitution provides similar protections. The concept is crucial in interrogation protocols and is often referenced in crime dramas popular in both cultures.
NYC Slang
a snitch move / dropping yourself / talking yourself into it
Related Idioms & Phrases
speak oneself into trouble
open one's mouth and insert foot
give oneself away
shoot oneself in the foot
put one's foot in one's mouth
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