Legal Question in Criminal Law in West Virginia
Written statements....
Can being intoxicated or under the influence of drugs be a way in which you can have a written police statement voided?
Asked on 3/12/09, 12:30 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose
The Orsini & Rose Law Firm
Re: Written statements....
Yes, depending on the circumstances. It's certainly not automatic. It would depend on how "under the influence" the person was, what actions the police took to ensure that the person was thinking correctly, what the statement said, etc.
Answered on 3/12/09, 10:43 am