What todo if my brother was arrested for stealing a car and was told by the police officer that if he confessed he would get probation?
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What todo if my brother was arrested for stealing a car and was told by the police officer that if he confessed he would get probation?
Is his confession admissible if he was lied to about the probation?
Asked on April 11, 2013 under Criminal Law, Rhode Island
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If he was made a direct promise in exchange for a confession, then your brother has a good chance of getting the confession thrown out as involuntary. If the officers just talked about the possibility of probation, but not a direct promise of probation, then he still may have a chance, it will just be a bit tougher. To get the confession rendered inadmissible, your brother needs to get a criminal defense attorney to review the statement and file a motion to challenge the statement.
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