Attached is the investigation report completed by the police officer called to the scene of the crime. Also, attached is a signed confession by Mayo. Using the investigation report, the signed confession and the summary of facts:
1) Is this a valid confession made by Mayo? Discuss why.
2) What will the court look at to determine if this confession will be admitted into evidence at trial?
3) Did the officer conduct an illegal interrogation of Mayo? Discuss why.
Attached is the:
CONFESSION MAYO.docx
GLENVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE REPORT.docx
Attached is the investigation report completed by the police officer called to the scene of the crime. Also, attached is a signed confession by Mayo. Using the investigation report, the signed confession and the facts from week 1 discussion #2, answer the following questions:
1) Is this a valid confession made by Mayo? Discuss why.
2) What will the court look at to determine if this confession will be admitted into evidence at trial?
3) Did the officer conduct an illegal interrogation of Mayo? Discuss why.