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  2. The Brady Doctrine
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  4. Core Components of the Brady Rule
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Disclosure of Exculpatory Evidence

The prosecution is required to disclose to the defense any evidence that is favorable to the accused and material to guilt or punishment. Includes any information that might exonerate the defendant, reduce their culpability, or lead to a lesser sentence.

Table of Contents

  • The Brady Rule
    • Core Components of the Brady Rule
      • Consequences of Non-Compliance
      • Disclosure of Exculpatory Evidence
      • Good Faith or Bad Faith Irrelevant
      • Materiality Standard
      • Prosecution’s Knowledge
      • Scope of Brady Obligations
    • Historical Background and the Brady v. Maryland Case
  • The Brady List
  • State-by-State Analysis
  • Brady Violations
  • Brady Remedies

Cases

  • Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963)
  • Miller v. Pate, 386 U.S. 1 (1967)
  • Giglio v. United States, 405 U.S. 150 (1972)
  • United States v. Agurs, 427 U.S. 97 (1976)
  • People v. Garcia, 200 Colo. 413 (Colo. 1980)
  • United States v. Bagley, 473 U.S. 667 (1985)
  • United States v. Severdija, 790 F.2d 1556 (11th Cir. 1986)
  • Commonwealth v. Tucceri, 412 Mass. 401 (Mass. 1992)
  • Kyles v. Whitley, 514 U.S. 419 (1995)
  • State v. Shannon, 341 N.C. 517 (N.C. 1995)
  • Strickler v. Greene, 527 U.S. 263 (1999)
  • Leka v. Portuondo, 257 F.3d 89 (2d Cir. 2001)
  • Banks v. Dretke, 540 U.S. 668 (2004)
  • People v. Robinson, 103 N.Y.2d 658 (N.Y. 2004)
  • Cone v. Bell, 556 U.S. 449 (2009)
  • United States v. Price, 566 F.3d 900 (9th Cir. 2009)
  • Smith v. Cain, 565 U.S. 73 (2012)
  • United States v. Olsen, 704 F.3d 1172 (9th Cir. 2013)

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