Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland
My question is very simple. In the case of George Huguely, why is he confessing to the authorities before his bond hearing? And , more importantly, before it goes to trial?
If I was Lawyer, my client would not say a word at all, except Not-guilty. Please help
me to understand the defense in this case.
Asked on 5/09/10, 3:30 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
William Welch
William L. Welch, III Attorney
There is not always a defense. Perhaps Mr. Huguely either waived his rights voluntarily and agreed to speak with investigators or perhaps they violated the law. If the voluntariness of alleged statements is challenged then the court will have to decide whether to admit them in evidence and then presumably a jury will have to decide whether they are in fact voluntary.
Answered on 5/19/10, 3:31 am
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