Police deception, unreliable confessions, malicious prosecution

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by: Ryan • November 29, 2011 • no comments

"But a trick that is as likely to induce a false as a true confession renders a confession inadmissible because of its unreliability even if its voluntariness is conceded."

That's one of many great quotes in an extraordinary federal decision from the 7th Circuit. This is appellate analysis of the highest quality. Well-written, passionate, deeply humane. There are many reasons to read this opinion, especially if you have a shaken-baby case.