Though a very disappointing one.
It will make the admission of confessions obtained during police interrogations easier.
At least the Dissent excellently points out the problematic issues surrounding confessions obtained at police interrogations…
Washington v. Abdulle (Filed May 3, 2012)
Summary by Justia:
The Supreme Court granted the State’s petition to review a decision of the Court of Appeals which reversed Respondent Yussuf Abdulle’s first degree theft and forgery convictions based on “Washington v. Davis” (438 P.2d 185 (1968)). The State urged the Court to overrule “Davis”, arguing that it is incorrect because it rests on the mistaken view that “Miranda” requires proof of waiver beyond a reasonable doubt and harmful because it keeps relevant evidence from the trier of fact. The Court agreed that “Davis” was incorrect in light of cases that issued from the United States Supreme Court following “Miranda.” Therefore, the Court reversed the Court of Appeals and reinstated Respondent’s convictions.
Read the opinion and the dissent here.
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