Any Amount of Deception in the Form of a Ploy

question 4

True/False

Any amount of deception in the form of a ploy to get a suspect to make statements has been held by the United States Supreme Court to amount to coercion and hence in violation of either due process or Miranda.

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Definitions:

Psychosis

A mental disorder characterized by a disconnect from reality, which may include hallucinations, delusions, and impaired thought processes.

Delusions

False beliefs held with strong conviction, despite superior evidence to the contrary, often indicative of a psychological disorder.

Hallucinations

Perceptions in a conscious and awake state in the absence of external stimuli which have qualities of real perception.

Agoraphobia

An anxiety disorder characterized by intense fear and avoidance of places or situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available.