Can a case be dismissed if a incompetent person made a false statement unknowingly incriminating themselves?
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Can a case be dismissed if a incompetent person made a false statement unknowingly incriminating themselves?
Asked on May 15, 2015 under Criminal Law, Oklahoma
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
You have a whole lot of issues here and it seems a whole lot of defenses. First, truth is a defense. And if the person "confessed" but lacked the mental capacity to understand what was happening or the situation, then you have that too. Please seek legal help as soon as you can. Good luck.
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