It is standard law enforcement procedure to tell a suspect being questioning that it is better to tell the truth (confess). However, if law enforcement says that by confessing the suspect will get a reduced charge or lesser punishment, then they step over the line and any “confession” made after that is inadmissible. [...]
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Everything you say can and will be used against you
Several recent court cases have once again confirmed that anything you say can and will be used against you even if you have not been given your Miranda warnings.
In State v. O’Dell, the defendant was stopped for routine traffic violations. Because of the very cold weather, the officer asked the defendant to sit in the [...]