NCJ Number
35925
Journal
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 45 Issue: 8 Dated: (AUGUST 1976) Pages: 25-31
Date Published
1976
Length
7 pages
Annotation
A DISCUSSION OF THREE SUPREME COURT DECISIONS INVOLVING POLICE CUSTODIAL INTERROGATION.
Abstract
THESE DECISIONS UPHELD THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE ADMISSION OF A DEFENDANT'S PRETRIAL STATEMENT, VOLUNTARILY MADE BUT INADMISSABLE UNDER MIRANDA, IF ITS PURPOSE IS TO IMPEACH THE DEFENDANT'S CREDIBILITY RATHER THAN TO PROVE HIS GUILT.