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Beyond Torture: The Nemo Tenetur Principle In Borderline Cases, Luis E. Chiesa Jan 2010

Beyond Torture: The Nemo Tenetur Principle In Borderline Cases, Luis E. Chiesa

Journal Articles

In this article I examine three borderline cases in which it is not clear whether a confession had been obtained in violation of the nemo tenetur principle (i.e. the rights against self-incrimination and forced inculpation). The case of the false confession presents a situation in which a person made a voluntary confession but the overwhelming evidence pointed to the falsity of the statements. In contrast, the confession obtained in the case of the truth serum is of high probative value. However, it could be argued that the suspect did not voluntarily decide to incriminate himself, given that he confessed when …


It's Not Just About Miranda: Determining The Voluntariness Of Confessions In Criminal Prosecutions, Paul Marcus Jul 2006

It's Not Just About Miranda: Determining The Voluntariness Of Confessions In Criminal Prosecutions, Paul Marcus

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Defending Miranda, Paul Marcus Jan 1989

Defending Miranda, Paul Marcus

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Reappraising The Legality Of Post-Trial Interviews, Fredric I. Lederer Jul 1977

Reappraising The Legality Of Post-Trial Interviews, Fredric I. Lederer

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


The Law Of Confessions - The Voluntariness Doctrine, Fredric I. Lederer Oct 1976

The Law Of Confessions - The Voluntariness Doctrine, Fredric I. Lederer

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Rights Warnings In The Armed Services, Fredric I. Lederer Apr 1976

Rights Warnings In The Armed Services, Fredric I. Lederer

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.