Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
Police action
If a police officer collects evidence in support of the suspect during his inquires, is he obliged to present them in the case? What is the name of this principle?
Asked on 1/26/09, 1:00 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford
Langford Law Office
Re: Police action
It is called exculpatory evidence, and the prosecution is obligated to turn it over to the defense during the discovery phase of the pretrial proceedings.
Answered on 1/26/09, 7:59 am
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