Chambers v. Florida and the Criminal Justice Revolution
The history and enduring legacy of a breakthrough case in criminal justice reform
In 1940, the United States Supreme Court decided in Chambers v. Florida to ban confessions obtained through mental or physical coercion in criminal trials. This landmark ruling laid the groundwork for many later protections for those in the custody of law enforcement. This book shows how the case contributed to what ...
The history and enduring legacy of a breakthrough case in criminal justice reform
In 1940, the United States Supreme Court decided in Chambers v. Florida to ban confessions obtained through mental or physical coercion in criminal trials. This landmark ruling laid the groundwork for many later protections for those in the custody of law enforcement. This book shows how the case contributed to what ...
