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Fifth District: Corpus Delicti

By Matt Conigliaro, Esq.

The Latin phrase corpus delicti, which is usually translated "body of the crime" or even "body of evidence of the crime," still carries a legal meaning in modern jurisprudence. It refers to the evidence necessary to prove a crime was committed, independent of any statement by the accused. In practice, the principle makes sure that no one is convicted based on his or her confession alone. You

Full post as published by Abstract Appeal on April 10, 2009 (boomark / email).