Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Confessional Statement — Test for Determining Weight of Retracted Confession

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Six tests determine the weight of a retracted confession. The principle applies to criminal law. The court must apply all tests. The rule ensures careful evaluation. The confession may still be believed despite retraction. The principle is well-established.

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