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SELF-INCRIMINATION IN THE MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM

NCJ Number
40254
Journal
Indiana Law Journal Volume: 52 Issue: 1 Dated: (FALL 1976) Pages: 203-222
Author(s)
R R RIGGS
Date Published
1976
Length
20 pages
Annotation
DISCUSSION OF FOUR CASES DECIDED BY THE UNITED STATES COURT OF MILITARY APPEALS (COMA) DURING 1975-76, WHICH EXEMPLIFY ITS CONCERN FOR PROTECTING SERVICE PERSONNEL FROM PRESSURES THAT ELICT SELF-INCRIMINATING STATEMENTS.
Abstract
THESE CASES ILLUSTRATE THAT COMA'S RECENT DECISIONS IN THE AREA OF SELF-INCRIMINATION. BOTH REAFFIRM AND EXTEND THE COURT'S COMMITMENT TO THE PROTECTION OF THE INDIVIDUAL. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT)...KAP