Admission Of Guilt

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A person’s confession of having committed a criminal act

A live, written, or recorded statement made by the accused admitting to having committed the crime for which he was charged or accused.

An admission of guilt usually occurs after the police have interrogated the accused. Miranda warnings typically precede an admission of guilt.

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