What factors are considered in determining whether a statement was given involuntarily by a police officer?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Macklin, F077129 (Cal. App. 2020):
8. In determining whether a statement is given involuntarily, courts consider any application of police coercion (including any threats or promises); the length of the interrogation; the location of the interrogation; and the defendant's maturity, education, physical condition, and mental health. (People v. Dykes, supra, 46 Cal. 4th at p. 752.)
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