What is the test for suppressing a statement made by a police officer during questioning?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Chitwood, F060630 (Cal. App. 2012):
interests protected by the Fourth Amendment, a statement must be suppressed, even when knowing, voluntary, and intelligent, if it is the direct product of an illegal arrest or detention. [Citations.]" (People v. Boyer, supra, 48 Cal.3d 247, 267.)
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