Amendment Quote by Earl Warren
“There is no requirement that police stop a person who enters a police station and states that he wishes to confess a crime or a person who calls the police to offer a confession because volunteered statements of any kind are not barred by the 5th Amendment.”
About This Quote
Source Legal Opinion: United States Supreme Court, 1960s, null
Voluntary confessions are not protected by the Fifth Amendment, allowing police to accept them without restriction.
In simple terms: You can confess freely to police.
Know your rights when speaking to police.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- interrogation
- legal counsel
- court testimony
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you understand when you can speak freely?
- How might police pressure affect honesty?
Police may still coerce or misinterpret statements.