The Archive · 1923

A Question of Warning

Was he warned that any statement he made might be used against him?

The District Attorney—There is no statute in the jurisdiction providing for it.

Witness—No warning terms of that nature were addressed to In re-examination, witness said that after the statement had been made accused was told he would be arrested. The warning terms were not as generally given in the Court's preliminary examinations.

In answer to Major Holcomb who suggested that this was not according to American legal practice, witness replied, "I am afraid IL am_ profoundly ignorant of American law, Major Holcomb."

W. Van Buskirk, Deputy Marshal, said he followed the Marshal into the District Attorney's office. Witness ent im and was told to sit down Major Holcomb—Did the Dis-

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