incriminating statement
[ɪnˈkrɪmɪneɪtɪŋ ˈsteɪtmənt]
nounpl: incriminating statements
declaração incriminadora
1. A statement or utterance that tends to implicate someone in a crime or wrongdoing, providing evidence of guilt or involvement
The suspect made an incriminating statement during the police interrogation that directly linked him to the robbery.
O suspeito fez uma declaração incriminadora durante o interrogatório policial que o vinculou diretamente ao roubo.
2. A confession or admission that reveals one's own criminal liability or involvement in illegal activity
The witness's incriminating statement proved crucial evidence in the prosecution's case.
A declaração incriminadora da testemunha foi prova crucial no caso da acusação.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, understanding the implications of incriminating statements is crucial. In the USA, Miranda rights specifically warn suspects about self-incrimination before custodial interrogation. In Brazil, the right to remain silent is protected under the Constitution, but many suspects are unaware of this right. Incriminating statements are heavily relied upon in criminal prosecutions in both countries, though their admissibility depends on proper procedures having been followed during collection.
NYC Slang
self-snitch / confession that hangs you
Related Idioms & Phrases
admit to a crime
spill the beans
hang oneself with one's own words
open one's mouth and convict oneself
give someone enough rope to hang themselves
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