What is the test for admitting a confession under the Miranda rights?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. S.U. (In re S.U.), C088902 (Cal. App. 2020):
"When a court's decision to admit a confession is challenged on appeal, 'we accept the trial court's determination of disputed facts if supported by substantial evidence, but we independently decide whether the challenged statements were obtained in violation of Miranda . . . .' [Citation.]" (People v. Lessie, supra, 47 Cal.4th at p. 1169.) "Determining the validity of a Miranda rights waiver requires 'an evaluation of the defendant's state of mind' [citation] and 'inquiry into all the circumstances
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