A confession that was made involuntarily, or was not made by the free will and accord of the accused. A coerced confession could involve fear or threat of harm, or with hope or promise of benefit, reward, or immunity.
« Back to Glossary IndexA confession that was made involuntarily, or was not made by the free will and accord of the accused. A coerced confession could involve fear or threat of harm, or with hope or promise of benefit, reward, or immunity.
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