If I made an incriminating statement while under the influence of large amounts of opiates, can I now have that same statement disregarded as evidence because I was under the influence?
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If I made an incriminating statement while under the influence of large amounts of opiates, can I now have that same statement disregarded as evidence because I was under the influence?
Asked on September 27, 2013 under Criminal Law, Illinois
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Tricia Dwyer / Tricia Dwyer Esq & Associates PLLC
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
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