Determining when the connection between an illegal arrest and a confession has been broken is difficult. Discuss the issues involved in determining when the connection has been broken. Why is it difficult to determine?

What will be an ideal response?


Determining when the connection is broken between an illegal arrest and a
confession requires a determination of whether the defendant exercised free will in
making the confession, with such free will not coerced by the illegal arrest.
Determining what is in someone's mind is difficult.

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