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n

An admission that one has committed a crime or any other incriminating statement made by a person.
coerced confession
A confession induced by the police or other law enforcement officersÂ’ use of threats or force.
involuntary confession
  1. A confession induced by the police or other law enforcement officersÂ’ use of coercion, deceit, promises, or psychological pressure.
  2. A confession obtained in violation of the Miranda Rule.
oral confession
See voluntary confession.
voluntary confession
A confession that is not involuntary. Also called an oral confession.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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