Involuntary Confession

207 Florida cases classified under this topic, plus 489 listed through its narrower topics · sorted by citation count · see the citation graph · browse and sort

• Young v. State
  942 So. 2d 980· Fla. 4th DCA· 2006-11-29 ·via Coerced Confession
• State v. Raines
  944 So. 2d 421· Fla. 5th DCA· 2006-11-09
  The State appealed a trial court order suppressing statements made by Michael Raines to police, arguing the detective had not deceived Raines's attorney about his suspect status. Raines cross-appealed a denial of his motion to dismiss based on alleged state interference with his
• State of Del. v. Walls
  Del. Super. Ct.· 2004-08-22 ·via Coerced Confession
  The court denied the defendant's motions for postconviction relief, finding that most claims were procedurally barred and that the remaining claims lacked merit. The court determined that the defendant's due process rights were not violated, his sentence was not cruel and unusual
• In & for New Castle Cnty.
  Del. Super. Ct.· 2003-08-08
  The Court GRANTED in part and DENIED in part the Defendant's Motion to Suppress. Statements made during the first interview were admissible because the defendant was not in custody. However, statements made during the second and third interviews were suppressed due to violations
• Reid v. State
  777 So. 2d 431· Fla. 2d DCA· 2000-12-27 ·via Coerced Confession
  Jesse Reid appealed the summary denial of his Rule 3.850 postconviction relief motion challenging his 1996 capital sexual battery conviction. The appellate court reversed and remanded because the trial court failed to address two ineffective assistance of counsel claims regarding
• Cheaves v. State
  761 So. 2d 1162· Fla. 2d DCA· 2000-06-07 ·via Coerced Confession
  The court affirmed the defendant's convictions but remanded for resentencing because the sentencing guidelines used were unconstitutional.
• Breedlove v. Moore
  74 F. Supp. 2d 1226· S.D. Fla.· 1999-09-08 ·via Coerced Confession
  The court held that the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA) applies to the habeas petition, the petition is timely, and the state court's adjudication of the Brady violation claim was not contrary to or an unreasonable application of federal law.
• Maguna-Celaya v. Haro
  19 F. Supp. 2d 1337· S.D. Fla.· 1998-08-28 ·via Coerced Confession
  The court held that the magistrate erred in certifying extradition because the evidence of torture and coerced statements, which obliterated probable cause, should have been fully considered.
• United States v. Padilla
  908 F. Supp. 923· S.D. Fla.· 1995-11-27 ·via Coerced Confession
  The court held that polygraph examination results are admissible to corroborate or impeach a witness's testimony, provided certain conditions under the Federal Rules of Evidence are met, and that a single polygraph result can be sufficient under FRE 608(a).
• Lowe v. State
  650 So. 2d 969· Fla.· 1994-11-23 ·via Coerced Confession
  Rodney Lowe was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death for shooting convenience store clerk Donna Burnell during an attempted robbery. The Florida Supreme Court affirmed his conviction and death sentence, rejecting claims that his confession was obtained improper
• Suarez v. State
  644 So. 2d 1038· Fla. 3d DCA· 1994-11-23 ·via Coerced Confession
• United States v. Karamo B. Kaba
  999 F.2d 47· 2d Cir.· 1993-07-15 ·via Coerced Confession
  The court held that the district court did not err in admitting the defendant's statements, as a fair hearing on voluntariness was provided and the finding of voluntariness was not clearly erroneous.
• United States v. Finch
  998 F.2d 349· 6th Cir.· 1993-07-06
  The court held that a coerced confession must be suppressed, but the admissibility of evidence discovered as a result of that confession should be determined under the inevitable discovery exception.
• Pemberton v. Collins
  991 F.2d 1218· 5th Cir.· 1993-05-27 ·via Coerced Confession
  A federal court on habeas review may consider a confession admitted at trial, even if a state appellate court later held it inadmissible under state law, provided its admission did not violate federal constitutional standards.
• Green v. State
  612 So. 2d 683· Fla. 1st DCA· 1993-01-21 ·via Coerced Confession
  The appellate court reversed an order denying a motion for post-conviction relief. The defendant claimed ineffective assistance of counsel and a coerced confession. The court found the ineffective assistance claims facially sufficient and remanded because the trial court failed t
• Griffin v. Strong
  983 F.2d 1540· 10th Cir.· 1993-01-20 ·via Coerced Confession
  Statements made by a defendant during an interrogation are inadmissible if coerced, regardless of whether they constitute a full confession or merely an admission.
• Calixte v. State
  585 So. 2d 974· Fla. 3d DCA· 1991-08-13
  Bradley Calixte was convicted of first-degree murder, armed robbery, and conspiracy after police obtained a sworn written confession. The Florida appellate court reversed his conviction, holding that police violated his Miranda rights by continuing to question him after he made a
• Hatter v. Iowa Men's Reformatory
  932 F.2d 701· 8th Cir.· 1991-05-01
  The court held that the Iowa kidnapping statute was not unconstitutionally vague as applied, the kidnapping was not incidental to the sexual abuse, the confession was admissible for impeachment, and the life sentence was not disproportionate.
• Smith v. Dugger
  911 F.2d 494· 11th Cir.· 1990-08-22 ·via Coerced Confession
  The court held that the district court erred in denying the writ of habeas corpus after finding counsel's failure to suppress confessions was unreasonable, as prior rulings established prejudice.
• Huston v. Jones
  863 F.2d 30· 8th Cir.· 1988-12-15 ·via Coerced Confession
  The court held that the appellant's third habeas corpus petition did not constitute an abuse of the writ, but that his claims of involuntariness were belied by the plea transcript.
• Berry v. State
  516 So. 2d 116· Fla. 3d DCA· 1987-12-15
  The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed Berry's convictions for first-degree murder, attempted armed robbery, and firearm possession, rejecting his claims that his written police statement was involuntary due to deception, promises of leniency, and inadequate Miranda warnin
• Johnny J.E. Meadows v. O.L. McCOTTER
  782 F.2d 489· 5th Cir.· 1986-02-10 ·via Coerced Confession
  The court held that the district court's findings of fact were not clearly erroneous and the record supported the conclusion that the confession and guilty plea were voluntary.
• Zynn v. Sgt. Charles O'Donnell
  688 F.2d 940· 3d Cir.· 1982-09-28 ·via Coerced Confession
  The court held that the pro se complaint was improperly dismissed for failure to state a claim, as it sufficiently alleged constitutional violations.
• Gray v. Lucas
  685 F.2d 139· 5th Cir.· 1982-09-03 ·via Coerced Confession
  The court held that the petition for panel rehearing is denied because the issues raised were previously considered and found without merit, and the prior rulings were correct.
• Petringelo v. State
  297 So. 2d 343· Fla. 2d DCA· 1974-07-12
• Carlton G. Mitchell v. State
  289 So. 2d 54· Fla. 2d DCA· 1974-01-09
  The court affirmed the judgment and sentence for using a firearm in a felony but vacated the sentence for attempted robbery.
• Janvier Charles Knight v. State
  286 So. 2d 31· Fla. 3d DCA· 1973-12-04
  Knight appealed the denial of his motion to vacate a 1958 rape conviction and life sentence, claiming his guilty plea was invalid because he did not understand the charge or its consequences and was coerced by an involuntary confession. The Florida District Court of Appeal affirm
• Olds v. Neil
  482 F.2d 301· 6th Cir.· 1973-07-17 ·via Coerced Confession
  The court held that the petitioner's claims of prejudice from a co-defendant's confession, coerced confession, denial of severance, and denial of appeal were without merit.
• Thwing v. State OF S.D.
  470 F.2d 351· 8th Cir.· 1972-12-18
  The court held that the district court correctly denied the habeas corpus petition because the appellant failed to raise federal constitutional issues and demonstrated no actual prejudice.
• Gayle v. State
  265 So. 2d 389· Fla. 2d DCA· 1972-08-02 ·via Coerced Confession
  Appellant Leon Gayle pleaded guilty to five robbery counts and was sentenced to terms of hard labor. He filed a post-conviction motion alleging failure to give Miranda warnings, coercion into confession, lack of understanding of his rights and the charges, and illegal line-up ide
• Pressel v. State OF Or.
  460 F.2d 313· 9th Cir.· 1972-05-25 ·via Coerced Confession
  The appellate court affirmed the district court's dismissal of the habeas corpus petition, agreeing that the state courts provided a full and fair hearing and that the confession was voluntary and properly admitted.
• Allen v. Perini
  458 F.2d 233· 6th Cir.· 1972-04-06
  The court held that the appellant failed to prove his guilty plea was involuntary or that his counsel's assistance was ineffective, despite potential Miranda violations.
• United States ex rel. McKinley Williams v. Hon. Harold W. Follette
  453 F.2d 745· 2d Cir.· 1971-12-10 ·via Coerced Confession
  The court held that the petitioner's allegations of counsel's incompetence and misconduct were sufficient to require a hearing.
• Brock v. United States
  451 F.2d 1209· 6th Cir.· 1971-11-24 ·via Coerced Confession
  The court held that the district judge did not err in denying the motion to vacate sentence without a hearing.
• Melton v. Patterson
  445 F.2d 410· 10th Cir.· 1971-07-21
  The court held that the lower court did not err in denying habeas corpus relief, affirming that trial counsel was not inadequate and the submission of a dubious confession was not prejudicial given the jury's verdict.
• Langlois v. Louie L. Wainwright
  445 F.2d 836· 5th Cir.· 1971-07-01 ·via Coerced Confession
  The court held that the lower court's findings of fact were not clearly erroneous and that the state trial court provided a full and fair hearing on the voluntariness of the confession.
• James v. Miller
  438 F.2d 1025· 9th Cir.· 1971-02-22 ·via Coerced Confession
  The court held that the state courts provided a full and fair hearing on the voluntariness of the confession, and a federal evidentiary hearing was not required.
• Linehan v. State OF Minn.
  437 F.2d 395· 8th Cir.· 1971-02-09 ·via Coerced Confession
  A guilty plea based on reasonably competent advice is intelligent and not open to attack due to counsel's misjudgment on confession admissibility.
• United States v. Kinney
  437 F.2d 407· 9th Cir.· 1970-12-21 ·via Coerced Confession
  The court held that even if incriminating statements were improperly admitted, the evidence of flight, combined with possession of recently stolen goods, was sufficient to support the delinquency finding, rendering any error harmless.
• United States ex rel. Golden McMATH v. Pate
  435 F.2d 174· 7th Cir.· 1970-11-16
  The court held that the district court's denial of the petition for a writ of habeas corpus was not erroneous, as there was no basis to reverse the ruling on the voluntariness of the confessions.
• Harris v. United States
  434 F.2d 23· 9th Cir.· 1970-11-12 ·via Coerced Confession
  A guilty plea, entered upon the advice of counsel, is valid if the advice was within the range of competence required of attorneys, even if the defendant was unaware of the admissibility of a coerced confession.
• United States v. Smith
  418 F.2d 1294· 5th Cir.· 1969-11-19 ·via Coerced Confession
  The court held that the trial court's handling of the confession, even if technically flawed, complied with the substantial requirements of Jackson v. Denno and any error was harmless.
• United States ex rel. Vincent Cerullo v. Hon. Harold W. Follette
  416 F.2d 156· 2d Cir.· 1969-10-02 ·via Coerced Confession
  The court held that the new evidence presented at the second hearing, combined with the existing record, overwhelmingly demonstrated that the confessions were voluntary and that the lower court erred in granting the writ of habeas corpus.
• Richardson v. Louie L. Wainwright
  416 F.2d 1246· 5th Cir.· 1969-10-01 ·via Coerced Confession
  The court held that the district court did not err in denying the petition for habeas corpus relief.
• Lambert v. Wilson
  401 F.2d 889· 9th Cir.· 1968-10-04 ·via Coerced Confession
  The court held that the petitioner was not denied effective assistance of counsel and affirmed the denial of his habeas corpus petition.
• Conner v. Beto
  393 F.2d 485· 5th Cir.· 1968-04-09
  The court held that the appellant's guilty pleas were knowingly and voluntarily made with effective assistance of counsel, and thus the petition for a writ of habeas corpus was properly denied.
• Qualls v. Lake F. Russell
  379 F.2d 314· 6th Cir.· 1967-06-23 ·via Coerced Confession
  The district court was justified in denying the habeas corpus petition without a hearing because the state court's prior evidentiary hearing fully complied with federal requirements.
• United States ex rel. Ray Meholchick v. Rundle
  371 F.2d 1014· 3d Cir.· 1966-12-30
  The court held that both state and federal courts had fully and properly addressed the petitioner's claims in prior habeas corpus proceedings.
• Davis v. Kropp
  369 F.2d 342· 6th Cir.· 1966-12-08
  The court held that the statements made by the appellant were not involuntary confessions and did not violate his constitutional rights, and that he was not denied competent counsel.
• United States ex rel. Edward J. Smith v. Russell
  359 F.2d 795· 3d Cir.· 1966-04-15 ·via Coerced Confession
  The court held that a voluntary guilty plea negates claims of prejudice from prior events, including coerced statements or denial of trial rights.