State v. Hayes

Citations

• 106 Kan. 253
• 187 P. 675
• 1920 Kan. LEXIS 497

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>1. Homicide — Confession of Accused — Admissibility and Weight as Evidence. Whether a confession of one accused of crime is voluntary and admissible in evidence is a question to be determined by the court in the first instance, and if held to be voluntary and admissible, the weight and credibility to be attached to it are questions for the determination of the jury.</p> <p>2. Same — A conflict in the evidence as to the voluntary character of the confession is to be settled like any other disputed question of fact.</p> <p>3. Same — That it was made while the defendant was in custody and in answer to questions propounded are not sufficient grounds for its rejection.</p> <p>4. Same — -The evidence relating to the confession examined, and it is held to be sufficient to show that it was not induced or made under promises, threats or fear.</p>