Wichita Criminal Defense Attorneys | A Confession Does Not Mean Guilt
Whether you have falsely confessed to anything from a white collar crime to a sexual accusation, you are likely scared and uncertain about your future. However, it is important for someone in your situation to remember that a confession does not necessarily mean guilt.
According to Wichita criminal defense attorney Jonathan W. McConnell, “False confessions are shockingly common. There’s a lot of empirical research about their prevalence.”
Why False Confessions Are Common
Specializing in criminal defense, the McConnell Law Firm in Wichita identifies two leading causes of false confessions:
Pressure From Law Enforcement Can be Coercive
Investigators and interrogators rely on the same psychological tactics our mothers used with assurances like, “If you just tell me what’s going on, everything will be okay.” They try to lead the accused, saying things like, “Just come on, get it off your chest. Tell me what’s going on. You’ll feel better.”
Unfortunately, while your mother would generally be easier on you if you told her the truth, that’s not the case when talking to law enforcement. In fact, they know that getting someone to admit to a crime can be like digging their own grave.
Most Have an Inherent Need to Appease Others
For a multitude of reasons, many people have the psychological need to appease others and to give people what they want. Sadly, this characteristic can become harmful if it leads to making a false confession.
How Wichita Criminal Defense Attorneys Can Help After a False Confession
The most important thing you can do immediately following a false confession is to hire an experienced Wichita criminal defense attorney.
Led by Wichita criminal defense attorney Jonathan McConnell, the McConnell Law Firm has extensive experience defending those who have been falsely confessed. Although every case is different and no conclusions should be drawn without first consulting with us about the specifics of your case, we have previously used effective tactics, such as calling in experts who can convince the jury that false confessions are common.
“A psychologist who can give them the percentage of false confessions or the litany of cases where someone confessed despite innocence proven through blood results or a DNA test is hard to overlook,” said McConnell.
If you have falsely confessed, we urge you to contact the McConnell Law Firm immediately for a free consultation.
Industry Credentials
Jonathan W. McConnell and his team have become well-known for their expert knowledge and unmatched tenacity. They have been rated highly by the public and their peers on many prestigious legal directories and professional organizations.
McConnell has a Preeminent Attorney and Platinum Client Champion on the online legal directory, Martindale-Hubbell.
McConnell is a Top-Rated Criminal Defense Attorney on the online legal directory, Super Lawyers.
McConnell has a Superb Rating on the online legal directory, Avvo.
McConnell is one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers as part of The National Trial Lawyers, a professional organization and directory of premier trial lawyers.