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In the Scales vs. State of Minnesota (1994) murder case the court made the decision...

2/11/2007

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Cases that Shaped Law and Society

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In the Scales vs. State of Minnesota (1994) murder case the court made the decision...

In the Scales vs. State of Minnesota (1994) murder case the court made the decision that from this point forward, a clients interview and statement must be recorded either by audio or video.

2/11/2007

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