The Reid Technique: A Fact Sheet for Prosecutors

Apr 25, 2023

Dear Prosecutor,

In many confession cases, the defense presents an expert witness, oftentimes a social psychologist, to testify that the investigators used tactics and techniques to coerce a confession, very possibly a...

What is Acceptable/Unacceptable Investigator Behavior During an Interrogation, Including the Questioning of Juveniles

Apr 25, 2023

We recently posted 3 Investigator Tips regarding court decisions about the investigator's behavior during interrogations:

The Courts: Acceptable Investigator Interrogation Behaviors - over 100 court decisions…. some of the topics...

Indiana legislation prohibits lying to a juvenile 17 or younger

Apr 14, 2023

The Indiana legislature has passed a bill which prohibits law enforcement from lying to a juvenile suspect (17 or younger) about the evidence in the case; about the penalty of the act...

Several Court Decisions re Miranda Issues

Mar 09, 2023

Case Commentaries on Interrogation Issues for January-February 2023

by James P. Manak

Mr. Manak is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Illinois Law School...