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State v. Stokes

Citations

  • 710 S.W.2d 424
  • 1986 Mo. App. LEXIS 4005

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  • noting that in construing legislative enactments, it is presumed that the legislature had knowledge of existing statutes
  • the court stated, “[p]rior experience with the criminal justice system is relevant as to the extent to which police custody and interrogation affect the psychological interplay of emotion and will.”
  • the court found an implied promise was made by police officers during an interrogation, but after considering the totality of the circumstances also found the statements made by the defendant were voluntary.

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Judges: Simon, Karohl, Gaert-Ner

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