Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 1967

Commonwealth v. Bennett

Commonwealth v. Bennett
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Decided March 21, 1967 · Bell, Musmanno, Jones, Cohen, Eagen, O'Brien, Boberts, Roberts
424 Pa. 650; 227 A.2d 823; 1967 Pa. LEXIS 843

Commonwealth v. Bennett

Dissenting Opinion

Dissenting Opinion, by

Mr. Justice Eagen :

The trial in this case occurred in September 1965. Over objection, a confession given by Bennett to. the police was permitted to be introduced in evidence, although, admittedly, at the time it was obtained he was not forewarned of his right to remain silent. This requires the grant of a new trial. See Commonwealth v. *651Jefferson, 423 Pa. 541, 226 A. 2d 765 (1967). The fact that Bennett may have been aware of his rights in this regard is not controlling. See, Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436, 468-69, 86 S. Ct. 1602, 1625 (1966).

I dissent.

Mr. Justice Roberts joins in this dissenting opinion.

Opinion of the Court

Opinion

Per Curiam,

Judgment affirmed.

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