Hartman v. California

Hartman v. California involved a legal dispute over whether a suspect’s voluntary confession made during questioning could be admitted as evidence if they subsequently invoked their right to remain silent. The court ruled that once a suspect clearly and unequivocally requests to remain silent, any statements made afterward cannot be used against them, even if they later voluntarily speak again. This case emphasizes the importance of respecting a suspect’s expressed wishes during interrogation and ensures that their rights to silence are protected under the Fifth Amendment and Miranda safeguards.