Maryland Law of Confessions addresses every conceivable aspect of confessions ever discussed by Maryland appellate courts. Written for prosecutors, defense counsel, and police detectives, this work also covers Maryland appellate courts' unique standards regarding voluntariness, the right to silence, and the right to counsel. It also:
- Discusses custody, waiver, invocation, reinterrogation, and surreptitious questioning
- Outlines underutilized rules pertaining to the Sixth Amendment
- Reviews the right to silence not directly related to interrogations
- Discusses ethical considerations for prosecutors
- Contains practice tips and checklists
- Provides a thorough discussion of the implications of the Williams opinion on prompt presentment