California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. James, C042703. (Cal. App. 2003):
Whether consent is voluntary or coerced is a question of fact to be determined from the totality of the circumstances. (See Schneckloth v. Bustamonte (1973) 412 U.S. 218, 227.) Courts have identified many factors that may be relevant, including: (1) whether the consenting person was in custody and whether Miranda
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