287 So. 2d 269 - Luton v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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17 state decisions

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1. “We follow the better rule that by analyzing the totality of circumstances pertaining to an individual's consent, a trier of fact can ascertain whether a particular consent was coerced or voluntary... . Voluntariness does not require proof that the accused had specific knowledge of a right to refuse as the sine qua non of a valid and effective consent to the search. ( 287 So.2d at 273 ).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Cutchens v. State

2. “It was a classic question of fact to be decided by the judge himself who had the opportunity of seeing and observing each of the witnesses who testified. The trial judge gave to each bit of the testimony such weight and worth as he deemed proper under the existing circumstances. [ 287 So.2d at 272 ].”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Jackson v. State

3. “to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused voluntarily consented to the search of his property.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 491 So. 2d 837 - Stringer v. State