If a defendant's statements are involuntary, what are the consequences?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. White, F070431 (Cal. App. 2017):

15. If the defendant's statements are involuntary, the evidence is inadmissible for all purposes. (Michigan v. Harvey (1990) 494 U.S. 344, 350-351; People v. Neal (2003) 31 Cal.4th 63, 85.)

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