In a shocking move, the United States Court of Appeals in Washington D.C. ruled that a defendant’s guilty plea can still stand even if their confession was obtained inadmissibly. The case centers around George A. Watts, who was sentenced to 7 to 21 years in prison for housebreaking. Watts’ lawyers argued that their client was improperly persuaded to confess and subsequently pleaded guilty when confronted with a confession by codefendant John Trilling.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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