Canty v. State

Melton, Justice.

In Canty v. State, 297 Ga. App. 725 (678 SE2d 169) (2009), the Court of Appeals affirmed Alfonzo D. Canty’s convictions for criminal attempt to commit armed robbery and aggravated assault. Among other things, the Court of Appeals determined that the trial court did not err by denying Canty’s motion to suppress his confession as involuntary and induced by an improper hope of benefit. The record, however, shows that Canty incriminated himself only after being told that he might receive a “shorter term” by doing so. Accordingly, we reverse.

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