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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...