Opinion · Supreme Court of the United States
United States v. Communist Party
377 U.S. 968
- Type
- Opinion
- Court
- Supreme Court of the United States
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Date
- 1964-06-08
- Topic
- general
How later courts describe this case
- non-appearing indemnitor given due notice and opportunity to defend is bound
- officer can tell suspect that it is better to tell truth, but, if officer tells suspect what advantage is to be gained or is likely from making confession, officer’s statement becomes promise of leniency rendering statement involuntary
- extensive questioning, false promise of police assistance
- promise of police assistance to reduce charges
Citator
UpLaw has not yet analyzed United States v. Communist Party. The absence of a flag is not a finding that it is good law.
- Cited by
- 40 opinions
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Certiorari denied.
Mr. Justice White took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.