Confessions Of Guilt

Author : George C. Thomas III,Richard A. Leo
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-13
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780199939060

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Confessions of Guilt by George C. Thomas III,Richard A. Leo Pdf

How did the United States, a nation known for protecting the "right to remain silent" become notorious for condoning and using controversial tactics like water boarding and extraordinary rendition to extract information? What forces determine the laws that define acceptable interrogation techniques and how do they shift so quickly from one extreme to another? In Confessions of Guilt, esteemed scholars George C. Thomas III and Richard A. Leo tell the story of how, over the centuries, the law of interrogation has moved from indifference about extreme force to concern over the slightest pressure, and back again. The history of interrogation in the Anglo-American world, they reveal, has been a swinging pendulum rather than a gradual continuum of violence. Exploring a realist explanation of this pattern, Thomas and Leo demonstrate that the law of interrogation and the process of its enforcement are both inherently unstable and highly dependent on the perceived levels of threat felt by a society. Laws react to fear, they argue, and none more so than those that govern the treatment of suspected criminals. From England of the late eighteenth century to America at the dawn of the twenty-first, Confessions of Guilt traces the disturbing yet fascinating history of interrogation practices, new and old, and the laws that govern them. Thomas and Leo expertly explain the social dynamics that underpin the continual transformation of interrogation law and practice and look critically forward to what their future might hold.

Author : Peter Brooks
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2000-05-22
Category : Law
ISBN : 0226075850

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Troubling Confessions by Peter Brooks Pdf

Literature has often understood the problematic nature of confession better than the law, as Brooks demonstrates in perceptive readings of legal cases set against works by Roussean, Dostoevsky, Joyce, and Camus, among others."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Peter Brooks
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780226075860

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Troubling Confessions by Peter Brooks Pdf

In Troubling Confessions, Peter Brooks juxtaposes law and literature to explore the kinds of truth we associate with confessions, and why we both rely on them and regard them with suspicion. For centuries the law has considered confession to be "the queen of proofs," but it has also seen a need to regulate confessions and the circumstances under which they are made, as evidenced in the continuing debate over the Miranda decision. Western culture has made confessional speech a prime measure of authenticity, seeing it as an expression of selfhood that bears witness to personal truth. Yet the urge to confess may be motivated by inextricable layers of shame, guilt, self-loathing, and the desire to propitiate figures of authority. Literature has often understood the problematic nature of confession better than the law, as Brooks demonstrates in perceptive readings of legal cases set against works by Roussean, Dostoevsky, Joyce, and Camus, among others

Author : George Conner Thomas,Richard A. Leo
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780195338935

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Confessions of Guilt by George Conner Thomas,Richard A. Leo Pdf

The extreme interrogation tactics permitted after the 9/11 attacks illustrate that the level of fear in society influences law. Confessions of Guilt traces the law of interrogation as it reflects the level of threat felt in society, moving back and forth from greater to lesser tolerance of high-pressure police tactics.

Author : Otis H. Stephens Jr.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Confession (Law)
ISBN : OCLC:471057361

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The Supreme Court and Confessions of Guilt by Otis H. Stephens Jr. Pdf

Author : Gisli H. Gudjonsson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-23
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781119315674

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The Psychology of False Confessions by Gisli H. Gudjonsson Pdf

Provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the development of the science behind the psychology of false confessions Four decades ago, little was known or understood about false confessions and the reasons behind them. So much has changed since then due in part to the diligent work done by Gisli H. Gudjonsson. This eye-opening book by the Icelandic/British clinical forensic psychologist, who in the mid 1970s had worked as detective in Reykjavik, offers a complete and current analysis of how the study of the psychology of false confessions came about, including the relevant theories and empirical/experimental evidence base. It also provides a reflective review of the gradual development of the science and how it can be applied to real life cases. Based on Gudjonsson’s personal account of the biggest murder investigations in Iceland’s history, as well as other landmark cases, The Psychology of False Confessions: Forty Years of Science and Practice takes readers inside the minds of those who sit on both sides of the interrogation table to examine why confessions to crimes occur even when the confessor is innocent. Presented in three parts, the book covers how the science of studying false confessions emerged and grew to become a regular field of practice. It then goes deep into the investigation of the mid-1970s assumed murders of two men in Iceland and the people held responsible for them. It finishes with an in-depth psychological analysis of the confessions of the six people convicted. Written by an expert extensively involved in the development of the science and its application to real life cases Covers the most sensational murder cases in Iceland’s history Deep analysis of the ‘Reykjavik Confessions’ adds crucial evidence to understanding how and why coerced-internalized false confessions occur, and their detrimental and lasting effects on memory The Psychology of False Confessions: Forty Years of Science and Practice is an important source book for students, academics, criminologists, and clinical, forensic, and social psychologists and psychiatrists.

Author : Otis H. Stephens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0783730241

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The Supreme Court and Confessions of Guilt by Otis H. Stephens Pdf

Author : William Douglas Woody,Krista D. Forrest
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781479857364

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Understanding Police Interrogation by William Douglas Woody,Krista D. Forrest Pdf

Uses techniques from psychological science and legal theory to explore police interrogation in the United States Understanding Police Interrogation provides a single comprehensive source for understanding issues relating to police interrogation and confession. It sheds light on the range of factors that may influence the outcome of the interrogation of a suspect, which ones make it more likely that a person will confess, and which may also inadvertently lead to false confessions. There is a significant psychological component to police interrogations, as interrogators may try to build rapport with the suspect, or trick them into thinking there is evidence against them that does not exist. Also important is the extent to which the interrogator is convinced of the suspect’s guilt, a factor that has clear ramifications for today’s debates over treatment of black suspects and other people of color in the criminal justice system. The volume employs a totality of the circumstances approach, arguing that a number of integrated factors, such as the characteristics of the suspect, the characteristics of the interrogators, interrogation techniques and location, community perceptions of law enforcement, and expectations for jurors and judges, all contribute to the nature of interrogations and the outcomes and perceptions of the criminal justice system. The authors argue that by drawing on this approach we can better explain the likelihood of interrogation outcomes, including true and false confessions, and provide both scholars and practitioners with a greater understanding of best practices going forward.

Author : Henri René Albert Guy De Maupassant
Publisher : Namaskar Book
Page : 9 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Confession: Henri René Albert Guy De Maupassant's Revelations of Guilt by Henri René Albert Guy De Maupassant Pdf

Delve into the realm of secrets and revelations with Henri René Albert Guy De Maupassant's intriguing narrative in the confessing story, "The Confession." Immerse yourself in a tale where truth unfolds in unexpected ways, creating a narrative that will leave you both intrigued and contemplative. As Maupassant's intriguing narrative unfolds, follow the characters through the confessions and revelations, unraveling the complexities of truth and the consequences of baring one's soul. The evocative prose and narrative depth will transport you to a world where the boundaries between confession and concealment are explored, and the consequences of honesty are felt with intensity.But here's the question that will linger in the echoes of revelation: What if the story of confession is not just a revealing tale but a mirror reflecting the intricacies of human truth and the complexities of confronting one's own secrets? Explore the narrative details of this thought-provoking story, where each chapter unveils the confessions and reflections surrounding the characters. The blend of evocative prose and narrative insights creates a reading experience that will leave you captivated while contemplating the layers of truth in the human experience. Are you prepared to confront the revelations within "The Confession" and reflect on the intriguing complexities of confessing one's truth?Indulge in short, thought-provoking paragraphs that guide you through the revealing landscapes of confession. The evocative prose and narrative reflections will make you feel like a participant in the characters' confessional journey, experiencing the nuanced emotions and consequences of truth-telling. Here's your chance to not just read but to experience the intrigue within "The Confession." This is more than a story; it's a journey through the complexities of truth. Will you dare to confront the revealing layers of confession in this intriguing narrative?Seize the opportunity to own a piece of thought-provoking literature. Purchase "The Confession" now, and let the intriguing narrative and thematic depth within its pages resonate in your contemplative thoughts.

Author : Kym Lloyd
Publisher : Sceptre
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781444780055

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The Book of Guilt by Kym Lloyd Pdf

Charting the destruction and ultimate resurrection of a family, an anonymous 'Father-Confessor' figure relays the 'confessions' of the Goode family: Phineas (a one-time bookshop owner) and Maggie (an artist), their daughters Gwynne and Viviane, and Allie Finlay, Phineas' ex-mistress . . . along with the sixth tale - of the dead Dr Jabz Reemie, etymologist and former mentor to Phineas, whose own part in the story is gradually revealed. As the stories interweave, they continually present a reinterpretation of each character's relative burden of guilt. Who is really guilty and what are they guilty of? It is Dr Reemie's tale, along with Viviane's recovered childhood memories, that ultimately reveal the dark secrets of Castle Keep, the family home: shocking truths with which the Goodes come to terms, eventually emerging strengthened and reconciled.

Author : Ph. D Kassin
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781633888098

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Duped by Ph. D Kassin Pdf

Why do people confess to crimes they did not commit? And, surely, those cases must be rare? In fact, it happens all the time—in police stations, workplaces, public schools, and the military. Psychologist Saul Kassin, the world’s leading expert on false confessions, explains how interrogators trick innocent people into confessing, and then how the criminal justice system deludes us into believing these confessions. Duped reveals how innocent men, women, and children, intensely stressed and befuddled by lawful weapons of psychological interrogation, are induced into confession, no matter how horrific the crime. By featuring riveting case studies, highly original research, work by the Innocence Project, and quotes from real-life exonerees, Kassin tells the story of how false confessions happen, and how they corrupt forensics, witnesses, and other evidence, force guilty pleas, and follow defendants for their entire lives— even after they are exonerated by DNA. Starting in the 1980’s, Dr. Kassin pioneered the scientific study of interrogations and confessions. Since then, he has been on the forefront of research and advocacy for those wrongfully convicted by police-induced false confessions. Examining famous cases like the Central Park jogger case and Amanda Knox case, as well as stories of ordinary innocent people trapped into confession, Dr. Kassin exposes just how widespread this problem is. Concluding with actionable solutions and proposals for legislative reform, Duped shows why the stigma of confession persists and how we can reform the criminal justice system to make it stop.

Author : Francis Wharton
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0259529834

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Involuntary Confessions by Francis Wharton Pdf

Excerpt from Involuntary Confessions: A Monograph This conflict between the true and false arises in all cases where guilt is attempted to be screened by human contrivance. The mind involuntarily becomes its own prosecutor. It drops at each point evidence to prove its guilt. Each statement that it makes - each subterfuge to which it resorts each pretext it suggests - is a witness that it prepares and qualifies for admis sion on trial. In this, and in the universality of the psychological truth that guilt cannot keep its counsel, we may find an attribute of divine justice by which crime is made involuntarily its own avenger. Man cannot conceal the topic of a great crime, either anticipated or committed. It sometimes leaps out of him convulsively in dreams; sometimes a false cunning leads him to talk about it to know what suspicions may be afloat; sometimes that sort of madness which impels people to dash themselves from a high tower, forces him to the disclosure. Even his silence tells against him; and when it does not, the tremor of the body supplies the place of the tremor of the mind. Nor can he keep peace with his associates. There is a disruptive power in a consciousness of common guilt, which produces a hatred so demonstrative, that if it does not supply the proof, it attracts the suspicion of a great wrong having been done. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Raymond Bonner
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-08
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9780307948540

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Anatomy of Injustice by Raymond Bonner Pdf

From Pulitzer Prize winner Raymond Bonner, the gripping story of a grievously mishandled murder case that put a twenty-three-year-old man on death row. In January 1982, an elderly white widow was found brutally murdered in the small town of Greenwood, South Carolina. Police immediately arrested Edward Lee Elmore, a semiliterate, mentally retarded black man with no previous felony record. His only connection to the victim was having cleaned her gutters and windows, but barely ninety days after the victim's body was found, he was tried, convicted, and sentenced to death. Elmore had been on death row for eleven years when a young attorney named Diana Holt first learned of his case. With the exemplary moral commitment and tenacious investigation that have distinguished his reporting career, Bonner follows Holt's battle to save Elmore's life and shows us how his case is a textbook example of what can go wrong in the American justice system. Moving, enraging, suspenseful, and enlightening, Anatomy of Injustice is a vital contribution to our nation's ongoing, increasingly important debate about inequality and the death penalty.

Author : Ilsa J. Bick
Publisher : Carolrhoda Lab ?
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781467737050

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The Sin-Eater's Confession by Ilsa J. Bick Pdf

People in Merit, Wisconsin, always said Jimmy was . . . you know. But people said all sorts of stupid stuff. Nobody really knew anything. Nobody really knew Jimmy. I guess you could say I knew Jimmy as well as anyone (which was not very well). I knew what scared him. And I knew he had dreams?even if I didn't understand them. Even if he nearly ruined my life to pursue them. Jimmy's dead now, and I definitely know that better than anyone. I know about blood and bone and how bodies decompose. I know about shadows and stones and hatchets. I know what a last cry for help sounds like. I know what blood looks like on my own hands. What I don't know is if I can trust my own eyes. I don't know who threw the stone. Who swung the hatchet? Who are the shadows? What do the living owe the dead?

Author : M.E. Thomas
Publisher : Crown
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307956668

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Confessions of a Sociopath by M.E. Thomas Pdf

The memoir of a high-functioning, law-abiding (well, mostly) sociopath and a roadmap—right from the source—for dealing with the sociopath in your life. “[A] gripping and important book . . . revelatory . . . quite the memorable roller coaster ride.”—The New York Times Book Review As M.E. Thomas says of her fellow sociopaths, “We are your neighbors, your coworkers, and quite possibly the people closest to you: lovers, family, friends. Our risk-seeking behavior and general fearlessness are thrilling, our glibness and charm alluring. Our often quick wit and outside-the-box thinking make us appear intelligent—even brilliant. We climb the corporate ladder faster than the rest, and appear to have limitless self-confidence. Who are we? We are highly successful, noncriminal sociopaths and we comprise 4 percent of the American population.” Confessions of a Sociopath—part confessional memoir, part primer for the curious—takes readers on a journey into the mind of a sociopath, revealing what makes them tick while debunking myths about sociopathy and offering a road map for dealing with the sociopaths in your life. M. E. Thomas draws from her own experiences as a diagnosed sociopath; her popular blog, Sociopathworld; and scientific literature to unveil for the very first time these men and women who are “hiding in plain sight.”