Brady Violation

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Brady Violation?

Brady disclosure consists of the mandate that the prosecution must release to the defendant any exculpatory or impeaching information and evidence that is material to the guilt or innocence, or punishment, or to reduce the sentence, of a defendant.

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