What is the test for determining whether a defendant's statements were voluntary?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Sanchez, H040503 (Cal. App. 2016):
"On appeal, we uphold the trial court's findings of historical fact, but we independently review its determination that defendant's statements were voluntary." (People v. Leonard (2007) 40 Cal.4th 1370, 1402-1403.)
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