State v. McKinnie’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “As noted above, La. C. Cr. P. art. 716(C), pertaining to discovery of oral confessions, requires the state to disclose the “substance” of the statement to the defense. This issue was addressed by the supreme court in State v. Hooks, 421 So.2d 880 (La.1982). In Hooks , the supreme court held “all that is required for notice under [Article 716(C)] is the substance of the statement made. Substance is defined as the essential element or essence of a thing.” This requirement has been met in this case. The state has given the defense the substance of the oral confession in open court through the testimony of its investigator. Thus, the district court’s order requiring the state to provide a copy of the investigator’s notes concerning the oral confession is overly broad and is hereby reversed.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 926 So. 2d 815 - State v. Jackson