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Davis v. United States (1994)
Charge: Unpremeditated murder (military court-martial)Court: U.S. Supreme CourtState: South CarolinaDocket: You Have the Right
The facts
A sailor was beaten to death with a pool cue after a dispute over a pool bet. Navy agents questioned another sailor. He waived his rights in writing. After about ninety minutes he said, "Maybe I should talk to a lawyer." Agents asked if he was asking for one. He said, "No, I'm not asking for a lawyer." Questioning went on. His statements were used at trial. He says the agents should have stopped the moment he mentioned a lawyer.
You have the facts the court had. Guilty or not guilty? Call it in the game with your friends, then see what the court actually decided. Wrong call, you drink.
Citation: Davis v. United States, 512 U.S. 452 (1994)
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