Legal Definitions - incriminate

Definition: To incriminate is to suggest, charge, accuse, show, suggest, or admit involvement in a crime.

Examples:

• A witness testified in court that they saw the defendant at the scene of the crime, which incriminated them.
• The suspect's DNA was found at the crime scene, which incriminated them.
• During the interrogation, the suspect incriminated themselves by admitting to the crime.

These examples illustrate how incrimination can occur through various means, such as witness testimony, physical evidence, or a confession. When someone is incriminated, it means that there is evidence or reason to believe that they were involved in a crime.