On January 1, Wisconsin will follow states such as Minnesota in requiring in the cases of interrogation of serious crime suspects that the interview after the Miranda warning be taped. The failure to follow the proper recording procedure will result in a note for the jury, but not disqualification of evidence as in the case of juvenile suspects. '
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I think this is long over due.
ReplyDeleteespecially when its about serious chgs. I think it protects the person being interviewed as well as the police. I just don't know why it was not required sooner.