Could a statement made to law enforcement be found inadmissible if the person making the statement suffers from sever depression symptoms?
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Could a statement made to law enforcement be found inadmissible if the person making the statement suffers from sever depression symptoms?
These symptoms include confusion and difficulty making decisions. The individual was told by law enforcement that making the statement would ensure that further charges would not be brought and there would be no potential for jail time (when that was not true. The person told the officer that they had been experiencing severe symptoms of depression and anxiety for an extended time prior to making the statement.
Asked on April 8, 2014 under Criminal Law, North Carolina
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Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
It is entirely possible that the person who allegedly made the statement that you referred to did not have the mental capability to know what he or she was saying and hence the statement could possibly be deemed inadmissible as to any criminal matter. I suggest that your friend consult with a criminal defense attorney in your locality about the matter. One can be found on arrorneypages.com.
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