involuntary statement
[/ɪnˈvɒləntəri ˈsteɪtmənt/]
nounpl: involuntary statements
declaração involuntária
1. A statement made without conscious intention or control, often occurring inadvertently or as a reflexive response
The witness made an involuntary statement when startled by the prosecutor's question.
A testemunha fez uma declaração involuntária quando assustada pela pergunta do promotor.
2. In legal contexts, a confession or admission made without free will, often obtained through coercion or duress and therefore inadmissible in court
The confession was ruled involuntary statement and excluded from evidence.
A confissão foi considerada uma declaração involuntária e excluída das provas.
3. An unguarded remark or utterance that reveals information the speaker did not intend to disclose
His involuntary statement about the incident contradicted his prepared testimony.
Sua declaração involuntária sobre o incidente contradisse seu depoimento preparado.
In both US and Brazilian legal systems, involuntary statements hold significant importance in criminal proceedings. US law, particularly influenced by the Fifth Amendment and Miranda rights, strictly regulates the admissibility of involuntary statements. In Brazil, the 1988 Constitution and the Criminal Code similarly protect against coerced confessions. The term is heavily used in legal discourse, police interrogations, and court proceedings in both cultures, reflecting fundamental rights to due process and protection against self-incrimination.
NYC Slang
slip of the tongue; off-the-cuff comment that gives you away
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