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Obtaining a confession is often the turning point in securing a conviction. But navigating the complex and ever-changing laws surrounding interviews and interrogations can be a daunting task. Don’t let a lack of understanding hold you back from achieving justice. Join our Interview and Interrogation training course and gain the knowledge and skills you need to confidently and legally obtain confessions in your cases.
In this comprehensive training program, we will dive deep into the intricacies of the Fifth and Sixth Amendments, ensuring you have a solid grasp of when they apply and how to obtain effective waivers. You will learn the art of re-initiating questioning after a waiver, as well as strategies for correcting any Miranda mistakes that may arise.
Our training modules cover a wide range of crucial topics, including the history of Miranda, the in-custody and interrogation requirements, emergency exceptions, waivers (both express and implied), dealing with juveniles, the Fruit of the Poisonous Tree doctrine, and much more. Each module is designed to provide you with the tools and techniques necessary to navigate the complexities of interview and interrogation law with confidence.
By completing our Advanced Interview and Interrogation course, you will:
– Gain a clear understanding of when the Fifth and Sixth Amendments apply
– Learn effective strategies for obtaining waivers
– Master the art of re-initiating questioning after a waiver
– Develop the skills to correct Miranda mistakes
– Understand the implications of interview and interrogation laws in different scenarios, including non-criminal trials and Sixth Amendment issues
Don’t let confusion or uncertainty hinder your ability to obtain confessions. Sign up for our Interview and Interrogation Case Law training today and equip yourself with the knowledge and confidence to excel in your investigative work.
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Course Introduction
1) Instructor introduction.
2) Explain the course objective.
a) How to effective interview an individual versus interrogating.
b) How to interview an individual effectively and legally.
c) When to cite Miranda.
d) Waivers and confessions.
e) Adult versus juvenile Miranda.
3) How are we going to accomplish this?
4) Go over the three disclaimers:
a) Laws and agency standard operating procedures may be more restrictive. Blue to Gold teaches the federal standard unless otherwise stated. Therefore, students must know their state and local requirements in addition to the federal standard.
b) If students have any doubts about their actions, ask a supervisor or legal advisor.
c) The course is not legal advice, but legal education. Therefore, nothing we teach should be interpreted as legal advice. Check with your agency’s legal advisor for legal advice.
In summary, the goal is for you to leave here today confident that you can effectively and legally interview/interrogate an individual/suspect.
Module One: Fundamentals
1) The Fifth Amendment
2) Confessions versus Admissions
3) Interviews versus Interrogations
4) State Analogs
Module Two: When Miranda is Required
1) Why Miranda?
2) Coercive Influences
3) Confessions are Good
4) The Three C’s (Custody, Questioning, Cop)
Module Three: Admonishment
1) Admonishments – Miranda Language
2) Miranda Re-advertisements
3) Adult Miranda
4) Juvenile Miranda
5) Non-English Speakers
6) Suspect Under the Influence
Module Four: Waiver
1) Waiver
2) Knowing
3) Voluntary
4) Waivers
5) Invocation
6) Functional Equivalent
Module Five: Reinitiating Miranda
1) Suspect Reinitiates
2) Invoking Right to Silence
3) Invoking Right to Counsel
Module Six: Exceptions
1) Public Safety Exceptions
2) The Rescue Doctrine
3) Barricaded Suspects
4) Booking Questions
5) Foregone Conclusion
Module Seven: Misc. Rules
1) Fruit of the Poisonous Tree
2) Coerced Statements
3) Miranda Violation
Anthony Bandiero is the Senior Legal Instructor for Blue to Gold Law Enforcement Training. He is also a Nationally Certified Instructor, and many consider him to be one of the best legal instructors in the nation. He has studied constitutional law for over twenty years and has taught search and seizure to over 30,000 officers around the country.
Before teaching search and seizure full-time, Anthony was a sergeant with the Nevada Highway Patrol in Las Vegas, Nevada. His assignments included traffic enforcement, emergency driving instructor, and training supervisor. Anthony also has experience as a municipal officer with the Elko Police Department.
Anthony’s education includes a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Harvard University. He graduated from Gonzaga School of Law in Spokane, Washington, and is a practicing member of the Washington and New Jersey State Bar.
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