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Case Study Of Danny Ecobedo V. Illinois Supreme Court Cases

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The case involved an individual by the name of Danny Escobedo, who was arrested on January 19, 1960, for the murder of his brother-in-law. Escobedo was arrested without a warrant and interrogated; he did not make any statement to the police and was released after contacting his lawyer. On January 30, Benedict DiGerlando, told the police about Escobedo’s involvement in the crime that Escobedo “had fired the fatal shots” (Escobedo v. Illinois- Supreme Court Cases: The Dynamic Court, 1999, pg.2). He was later arrested a second time and taken to the police headquarters. Soon enough Escobedo requested to have “advice from my lawyer” (Escobedo v. Illinois- Supreme Court Cases: The Dynamic Court, 1999, pg. 2), but his request was denied. “Although Escobedo was not formally charged, “he was in custody and “couldn’t walk out the door.”(Escobedo v. Illinois- Supreme Court Cases: The Dynamic Court, 1999, pg.2) …show more content…

The police told Escobedo that his alleged coconspirator, DiGerlando, in the shooting of his brother-in-law had confessed and that DiGerlando had stated about Escobedo’s involvement in the shooting. As the police continued questioning him, Escobedo gave other information that incriminated himself, DiGerlando and his sister. The police were able to obtain a written confession, and Escobedo was eventually convicted of murder. His attorney went to the police station, asked to see Escobedo, and was refused to be able to see

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