Principle

 EVIDENCE LAW — Confessional Evidence — Accused’s Statement Containing Explanation Not a Confession

Area of law
 EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

A confession must be clear and unqualified admission of guilt. A statement containing an explanation or qualification is not a confession but a denial. The principle applies to criminal evidence. The rule distinguishes between true confessions and exculpatory statements. The court should not treat an…

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