· 4/2/1984
State v. Wilms
Citations
- 449 So. 2d 442
How courts have described this case
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- \ 'Fear that police will inflict additional harm on another person has been recognized as a substantial factor in determining the voluntary nature of the confession.' \
- although police had struck defendant's pregnant wife in the stomach, defendant's choice to give a statement remained voluntary and not coerced by fear his wife would otherwise not receive medical attention
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Judges: Dixon
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