California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Martinez, B220750 (Cal. App. 2012):
When reviewing a trial court's decision on a Miranda issue, we accept the trial court's determination of disputed facts if supported by substantial evidence, but we independently decide whether the challenged statements were obtained in violation of Miranda. (People v. Davis (2009) 46 Cal.4th 539, 586.)
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