State v. Leonard’s Empirical Analysis

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5 state decisions

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1. “A confession obtained by direct or implied promises, however slight, or by the exertion of any improper influence must be considered involuntary and inadmissible. State v. Morvant, 384 So.2d 765 (La.1980); [ State v. ] Leonard, supra [ 605 So.2d 697 (La.App. 2 Cir.1992)]. However, a mild exhortation to tell the truth, or a remark that if the defendant cooperates the officer will `do what he can' or `things will go easier,' does not negate the voluntary nature of the confession. [ State v. ] English, supra [ 582 So.2d 1358 (La.App. 2 Cir. 1991)]. Further, informing a defendant that the district attorney will be advised of any cooperation is insufficient to overcome the free and voluntary nature of a confession. State v. Vernon, 385 So.2d 200 (La.1980); State v. Jackson, 523 So.2d 251 (La.App.2d Cir.1988), writ denied, 530 So.2d 565 (La.1988).”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 685 So. 2d 151 - State v. Gaspard · 709 So. 2d 213 - State v. Gaspard