In what circumstances will the court uphold a finding that appellant voluntarily and knowingly waived her Fifth Amendment right to the Fifth Amendment?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Zarate, F068262 (Cal. App. 2015):

In light of the foregoing evidence, we conclude that the record supports the trial court's conclusion that appellant voluntarily and knowingly waived her Fifth Amendment rights.

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The judgment is affirmed.

Footnotes:

*. Before Detjen, Acting P.J., Franson, J. and Pea, J.

1. All further statutory references are to the Penal Code unless otherwise stated.

2. Miranda v. Arizona (1966) 384 U.S. 436 (Miranda).

3. The evidence conflicts as to whether appellant was accompanied by one or two companions.

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