Suppression Of Evidence Legal Meaning and Definition

Here is a simplified definition of the legal term Suppression Of Evidence.

Suppression of Evidence (noun)

Suppression of Evidence refers to the intentional withholding of important evidence by someone who has obtained it through their official authority, such as a prosecutor. This evidence is required to be shared with the defense, especially when the defense does not know about it. When evidence is suppressed, it violates the 5th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. As a result, it may lead to a court order being reversed, contempt of court charges, or other consequences.