Did you know a confession statement given by an accused person may be disregarded by the court in several circumstances. Here are some general situations where this might occur:1. Involuntary confession: If the confession was obtained through coercion, threats, or torture, it is likely to be disregarded.2. Miranda rights violation: In jurisdictions where Miranda rights apply, if the accused was not properly informed of their rights before questioning, the confession may be inadmissible.3. Lack of mental capacity: If the accused was not in a sound mental state or lacked the capacity to understand the consequences of their confession.4. Obtained illegally: If the confession was obtained through illegal means, such as unauthorized surveillance or entrapment.5. Violation of right to counsel: If the accused requested a lawyer but was denied one before the confession was made.6. Unreliable or inconsistent: If the confession is demonstrably false or inconsistent with other evidence.7. Fruit of the poisonous tree: If the confession was obtained as a result of an illegal search or seizure.
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