What is Exculpatory Evidence? – Definition, Examples & Importance Exculpatory evidence is any evidence in a criminal trial that supports the idea that the defendant is not guilty. In this lesson, we’ll discuss what kind of evidence is considered exculpatory, plus examples; we’ll also examine how important it is in the legal system. Updated: 09/08/2021 Exculpatory: … Continue reading Prosecutor’s Obligation to Disclose Exculpatory Evidence