Coerced confessions and suppression hearing pressure points
Coerced confessions sit at the intersection of pressure, fear, and proof. When a statement is obtained through improper tactics, the
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Criminal Law & police procedures
Right to counsel during questioning evidence issues
Police questioning can move fast, and small decisions made in minutes can shape what evidence exists for months. The right
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Juvenile interrogations statement admissibility safeguards explained
Juvenile interrogations raise special concerns because children often misunderstand authority, consequences, and the right to remain silent. Even when officers
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Custody vs Non-Custodial Questioning Miranda Triggers
Custody mistakes can trigger suppression fights; clear factors help evaluate when Miranda is required. People often assume Miranda warnings apply
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Miranda invocation and waiver best practices
Invoking or waiving Miranda can turn on precise wording, timing, and recordings that later define admissibility. Miranda warnings sound straightforward,
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Miranda rights when they apply explained
Miranda applies only to custodial interrogation, making custody cues and questioning tactics crucial for analysis. Many people assume Miranda rights
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Police interrogation basics and Miranda pitfalls
Police interviews can feel informal, yet statements and silence can shape charges, bail, and trial outcomes. Police questioning often starts
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Less-lethal force limits and evidence pitfalls
Less-lethal tools can still cause severe harm, making proportionality, warnings, and medical follow-up central. “Less-lethal” options like Tasers and bean
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Tennessee v. Garner deadly force limitations explained
Tennessee v. Garner limits deadly force against fleeing suspects, making threat evidence and timing decisive. Deadly force incidents involving a
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Graham v. Connor standards and evidence pitfalls
Graham v. Connor frames “objective reasonableness” to evaluate force without hindsight or moral judgment. Use-of-force disputes often turn on a
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