State v. Marin’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “[w]hen first asked if he understood his right to remain silent, Marin responded, “A little bit.” The officer again stated, “You do have the right to remain silent,” and Marin replied, “I don’t understand you.” The other officer then told Marin that he did not have to talk to them. This time, Marin said, “Me, I want — I want to tell the truth.” He responded, “okay,” when the officer asked if he understood he could say he did not want to talk to them and then stated he understood. When further asked if he understood that everything he said could be used against him, Marin replied, “Yeah, I — everything what I told you.” One officer also informed Marin he had the right to a lawyer. Marin simply responded, “Wait, I don’t need a lawyer so I — I don’t know — .” When again asked if he understood his rights, Marin said, “No”; he did not understand if he needed a lawyer. Marin then acknowledged understanding his right to have one appointed. The next time an officer asked if he understood his rights, Marin replied, “Yeah.” At another point, Marin stated he did not understand when an officer wanted to know [the victim’s] last name. The officer simply continued questioning Marin about the events rather than repeat his question. Marin also said he did not speak English very well. Later, one officer asked if he wore a condom during the assault. Marin replied, “No. * * * But I mean you know I work real hard to, I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I don’t drugs.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Al-Naseer