like if one records a phone conversation and makes the guilty person admit it.
2007-07-09 15:54:36 · 18 answers · asked by milko 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Heh, I would first check that the recording of the phone conversation without the other person's consent was legal in your state.
If it is...then it might be enough to do some damage...
Just my opinion though, I am not a professional by any means in regards to this stuff.
2007-07-09 16:03:16 · answer #1 · answered by onebigfellah 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depending on how the conversation was recorded, if it can be authenticated, etc. It also depends on how the person "made the guilty person admit it". I would bet the defending attorney could get it thrown out. The other person on the line, however, could give testimony, regardless. It would be hearsay, but hearsay can be admissible via Res Gestae.
I would suggest accepting a plea bargain, because whoever the defendant in this case is, he sounds like a complete idiot besides being a criminal scumbag.
2007-07-09 16:16:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A confession by itself is NOT enough to get a conviction. It is a piece of evidence that can be used in conjuction with other evidence, but by itself is pretty weak.
People confess to crimes they didn't commit all the time. The recent Jon Benet Ramsey bogus confession gives an example of this.
In the end, the Perry Mason effect doesn't hold much weight by itself.
2007-07-09 17:12:28 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a record, hes not in action of sexual assault, hes being forced to say he had in the passed basically, the only way to get anyone on something if theres is a deadly threat or some sort or something........
basically if he did do it, the person he sexually assulted would need to turn him in, or make a report basically
2007-07-09 15:57:56 · answer #4 · answered by starconfusionco1 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in my opinion i'd say yes, but in a court of law im thinking there would have to be some sort of evidence, he could be a compulsive liar, talkin b.s., showing off, or a number of things or unless he goes to court and admits it.
2007-07-10 10:55:10 · answer #5 · answered by shesmypunk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget it Sherlock Holmes, even a crappy lawyer could have it thrown out, in a omnibus hearing, before it ever got to court.
2007-07-09 16:01:02 · answer #6 · answered by rico3151 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that would be adequate evidence, PROVIDED that the evidence is ruled admissible. A lot of evidence is inadmissible for various reasons, so be careful.
2007-07-09 16:11:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No not usually then it is pretty much person vs person in court with no evidence there is no conviction.
2007-07-09 18:13:44 · answer #8 · answered by Clif S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when one admits the crime nothing else is needed but the prosecutor will ad all the info with the admission
2007-07-09 16:11:08 · answer #9 · answered by charlsyeh 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you should report it anyway.....regardless....the cops can hear the recording and at least interogate the person! Stand up for what is wrong!
2007-07-09 16:02:37 · answer #10 · answered by rainyday1626 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋