What is the test for determining that an individual is not entitled to discover evidence relating to his coerced confession?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Memro, 214 Cal.Rptr. 832, 38 Cal.3d 658, 700 P.2d 446 (Cal. 1985):
Respondent relies on Tyler v. Superior Court, supra, 102 Cal.App.3d 82, 162 Cal.Rptr. 82, for the conclusion that appellant was not entitled to discover evidence pertaining to his coerced confession claim. That decision is neither persuasive nor on point.
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