The K-Zone: formal admission
In a criminal trial, a formal admission is a statement
offered by the accused, accepting responsibility for some
or all the offences charged. This differs from a
Confession, in that the latter may be made inadvertently,
and may be denied by the accused. To be admissible
(see: AdmissibilityOfEvidence) an admission
must either be made orally in court, or in writing by or for the
accused, and signed by the accused.
Proof
Evidence
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