Confession obtained by promise of leniency is not voluntary
FIFTH AMENDMENT United States v. Lopez, No. 04-1223, ___ F.3d ___ (10th Cir. Feb. 21, 2006)(Colorado). Government appeal of district court’s suppression of defendant’s confessions. HELD: While a confession is not deemed coerced merely because police misrepresent strength of evidence, where misrepresentation occurred with promise of leniency in exchange for confession, circumstances are sufficient to overbear defendant’s will and thereby render confession involuntary. Read the opinion here. |
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