Commonwealth v. Gazaille

Gates, P. J.,

On January 31, 1963, defendant filed a motion to suppress certain evidence, averring that he was arrested on November 27, 1962, placed in jail, and charged with various acts of robbery, burglary and receiving stolen goods. Further, that after extensive questioning, he made certain statements in writing purporting to be a confession, which confession he asks to be suppressed, inasmuch as it was allegedly obtained by coercion, duress and promises of leniency. Defendant requests us to hold a hearing and thereafter to enter an order directing the suppresion of the confession.

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