interlocking confession
- A statement of self-incrimination from a person involved in a joint trial that is consistent in crucial aspects with a similar statement from a co-defendant
- The prosecutor used the interlocking confession from both defendants to build a strong case.
- The interlocking confession resulted in a unanimous jury verdict as all the important points were consistent with each other.
- Despite having separate attorneys, the defendants delivered an interlocking confession, increasing the odds of conviction.
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