Can a waiver be voluntary if the police block the invocation of rights?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Strong, C064081 (Cal. App. 2012):
3. We presume defendant meant to argue that a waiver cannot be voluntary if the invocation of rights is blocked by the police.
4. Chapman v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 18, 24 [17 L.Ed.2d 705].)
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